Secondary School Counsellor

AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL PTE. LTD. invites applications for a Secondary School Counsellor. The role focuses on student welfare, guidance and developmental support within an international school environment.

The successful candidate will have strong professional credentials, relevant CBT training, and experience in child protection matters, with registration or eligibility to teach in a recognised body. January 2027 start, with a commitment to diversity and inclusive practices.

Qualifications

• Must hold professional membership or meet criteria for national counselling association.
• Certificate in cognitive behaviour therapy or equivalent.
• Experience with child protection matters is desirable.
• Registered or eligible as a teacher with a recognised body.

Skills

Professional membership / credentials

CBT certificate

Child protection awareness

Current full registration as teacher

International school experience

Excellent communication

Teamwork / community involvement

Education

Masters in counselling (coursework)

Registration as psychologist or 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 for a Secondary School Counsellor has opened in AIS. If you are someone who is driven in making a positive difference and with passion for growth and development, this role is meant 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

This position will commence in January 2027.

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.

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