Secondary School Counsellor

Australian International School Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian International School Singapore is seeking a dedicated Secondary Teacher (English) to inspire students and contribute to a dynamic international community. The role emphasizes safeguarding, professional counselling credentials, and collaboration with colleagues in a diverse school setting.

Applicants should have two years of supervised experience with children, plus relevant psychology or counselling qualifications and current teaching registration.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years full-time supervised experience with children/young people in educational, child protection or counselling settings.
• Masters coursework in counselling from a recognised university (minimum one year).
• Registration as a psychologist or a fourth year qualification in psychology.
• Current full teaching registration or eligibility from a recognised educational body.
• Experience in an International School or similar environment is an advantage.
• Excellent communication, multitasking and time management; ability to work in a team.

Skills

Professional membership

CBT certificate

Child protection awareness

Teaching registration

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Masters in Counselling coursework

Registration as psychologist / fourth year psychology

Job description

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

An exciting opportunity has opened for a Secondary Teacher (English) at the Australian International School. If you are passionate about making a positive impact and are driven by growth and development, this role is perfect for you!

Position Requirements:

• Professional membership, or credentials that meet the criteria for professional membership of a state/national counselling association

• A certificate in cognitive behaviour therapy or similar

• An awareness or experience in the area of child protection matters

• Current full registration or eligibility for registration, as a teacher from a recognised educational body.

• Experience in an International School or similar environment would be a advantage

• Excellent communication skills, multi-tasking and time management

• Ability to work as a part of a team and an interest in participating in the wider school community
  

Qualifications:

• A minimum of two (2) years full-time, supervised experience working with children and/or young people in an educational, child protection or counselling environment

• Minimum One year full-time (or part-time equivalent) coursework Masters, majoring in counselling from a recognised university or

• Registration as a psychologist through a recognised regulation agency, or a fourth year qualification in psychology

We believe having a diverse workforce makes us better, smarter and happier and so welcome applicants from all backgrounds, genders, and races. We have an unwavering commitment to being fair and equitable in our recruitment process.

Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date for the right applicant.

Applicants who have not heard from us by the closing date must assume that, on this occasion, their application has been unsuccessful.