School Counsellor

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced School Counsellor to join our team in supporting the well-being of our students while making a meaningful impact on their personal development. You will be responsible for providing individual and group counselling, developing preventive programmes and collaborating with various stakeholders to create a supportive educational environment committed to holistic student development for all students.Key Responsibilities Establish, implement, and evaluate the school counselling and guidance programme Design and deliver developmentally appropriate initiatives that promote students' social, emotional, and mental well-being. Implement early identification and intervention strategies for students with emotional, behavioural, or mental health concerns. Develop and refine a tiered referral and support system that ensures timely and effective care. Maintain accurate and professional documentation of counselling sessions and provide periodic reports to school management on counselling trends and student needs. Contribute expertise in child and adolescent development to the design, delivery, and evaluation of the school's guidance curriculum and well-being programmes. Plan and conduct training sessions for staff and parents on counselling-related topics and emerging youth issues. Build and sustain partnerships with external agencies, mental health professionals, and community services to support referrals and multidisciplinary care. Provide socio-emotional counselling and consultation support Offer direct counselling (individual and group) to students facing emotional, social, behavioural, or mental health challenges. Collaborate with key school personnel through structured case management discussions to ensure coordinated and holistic care for students. Engage parents/guardians in the counselling process and conduct home visits where appropriate. Refer students and families to relevant community or specialist services as needed. Support school staff in student well-being, behavioural management, and crisis intervention Advise and support teachers on managing students with socio-emotional or behavioural needs, including input on student development, classroom interventions, and support strategies. Provide crisis intervention and support to students experiencing acute emotional distress or at-risk situations. Support the school's crisis management processes and contribute to the post-crisis recovery plan. Requirements Relevant Postgraduate qualification in counselling, psychology, social work or equivalent. Minimum 2 years of working experience in counselling, preferably with children or adolescents in an educational or youth-related setting. Possess an open mind, flexibility and cultural sensitivity. Excellent interpersonal, communication and networking skills. Experience in developing digital content (e.g. videos, infographics, online toolkits) for youth education in mental health and well-being would be an advantage. Be part of the dynamic creative and innovative RGS teaching & learning experience. At the same time, build a meaningful and rewarding career with us. We offer a competitive and attractive salary package and benefits commensurate with experience. Interested candidate, please send a detailed resume to: -The Human Resource DepartmentEmail: (Only shortlisted candidates will be notified)