Student Counsellor

Invictus International School; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Singapore is seeking a Student Support professional to provide counselling and develop wellbeing programs. Responsibilities include individual and group counselling, crisis response, and collaboration with teachers and parents. Ideal candidates will have relevant degrees and 2–3 years of experience in youth counselling. Strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Registered or eligible for registration with a professional body (e.g., SAC, APA, BACP).
• Minimum 2–3 years of counselling experience in educational or youth-related settings.
• Experience with children and adolescents from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counselling sessions for students.
• Work closely with teachers to promote wellbeing.
• Develop guidance programs on resilience and mindfulness.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Crisis intervention

Counselling techniques

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Counselling or Psychology

Job description

Student Support

• Provide individual and group counselling sessions for students to address emotional, social, and behavioural concerns.
• Support students in developing self-awareness, emotional regulation, and problem-solving skills.
• Identify at-risk students and provide early intervention strategies or referrals to external agencies when necessary.
• Maintain confidentiality and accurate case documentation in accordance with ethical and professional standards.

Collaboration and Consultation

• Work closely with teachers and Heads of Key Stages to support classroom strategies that promote emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour.
• Liaise with parents/guardians to discuss students’ social-emotional needs and provide guidance on supporting them at home.
• Participate in student support meetings and case conferences as required.
• Keep accurate students’ records and contribute to school pastoral care reviews and plans.

Wellbeing and Preventive Programs

• Develop and deliver age-appropriate guidance programs, workshops, and initiatives on topics such as resilience, mindfulness, conflict resolution, and digital wellbeing.
• Support school-wide wellbeing events and initiatives aligned with the pastoral care framework.
• Crisis Response
• Provide immediate emotional support and crisis intervention when necessary. Use the safeguarding platform (MyConcern) to log safeguarding matters.
• Assist the school leadership team in managing sensitive or urgent student-related issues.

Requirement

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Counselling, Psychology, or a related field (recognized qualification required).
• Registered or eligible for registration with a relevant professional body (e.g., SAC, APA, BACP, or equivalent).
• Minimum 2–3 years of counselling experience, preferably in an educational or youth-related setting.
• Experience working with children and adolescents from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust and rapport with students, staff, and parents.
• Knowledge of child development, safeguarding, and best practices in school counselling.