High School Counsellor

6 days ago

Singapore Overseas Family School Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Posted on 14 October 2025

Commencing January 2026

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced High School Counsellor to provide social and emotional support to students in Grades 9-12. This is a non-academic counselling role focused on helping students navigate adolescence, manage emotional challenges, and develop resilience and interpersonal skills.

The ideal candidate will be student-centered, culturally sensitive, and able to build trusting relationships with students, families, and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide individual and group counselling to support students' emotional and social wellbeing.
  • Address issues such as anxiety, stress, identity, peer relationships, grief, and personal challenges.
  • Collaborate with school staff to identify and support students experiencing emotional difficulties.
  • Promote a safe, inclusive, and supportive school environment.
  • Develop and deliver wellbeing programs, workshops, and preventative education initiatives.
  • Liaise with external mental health professionals when necessary.
  • Maintain accurate records and uphold the highest standards of confidentiality and ethics.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
  • Certified or licensed counsellor or therapist (or equivalent qualification).
  • Minimum 2–3 years' experience working with adolescents, preferably in a school setting.
  • Strong understanding of child and adolescent development, mental health, and trauma-informed practices.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience in international or multicultural environments is a strong advantage.
How to Apply

We welcome CVs and expressions of interests to teach our courses.

All applications or expressions of interest must include:

  • A covering letter stating which position you are applying for and a brief statement of your educational philosophy and experiences.

  • A detailed Curriculum Vitae which includes:

  • Personal details (full name, citizenship, DOB, health, family)
  • Recent photograph
  • A copy of your university degree(s)
  • A copy of your teacher registration (or equivalent)
  • A recent verification letter from your university
  • Teaching experience (indicating school name, dates, part or full time, subject(s) taught, grade level and/or ages taught)
  • Personal sports, hobbies and interests
  • Sports, clubs, teams or other activities that you can offer to our students
  • Recent written references, plus referee email and phone contact details

Suitably qualified local applicants are also welcomed.

It is expected that all teachers will be involved in the rich extra-curricular life of our school.

All documents should be sent to:

Ms. Irene Wong

Chief Executive

81 Pasir Ris Heights, Singapore 519292

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