School Counsellor at Start-Rite Schools

Summary

Start-Rite School is looking for a Female Guidance and Counsellor to join their team.

Objectives of this role

• Create a supportive environment for students.
• Balance academics with emotional development in student life.
• Promote a school-wide culture of support and care.
• Ensure the student body models maturity and respect.
• Support as many students as possible to graduation.

Responsibilities

• Assess student interests and abilities through individual planning.
• Advise students on college and career paths.
• Lead conversations and conflict resolution between students, teachers, and parents.
• Provide counseling and resources to at-risk students.
• Organize events to develop student sensitivity to social issues.
• Report on student well-being to the administration.

Skills and qualifications

• Strong interpersonal communication skills, especially listening.
• Thorough knowledge of best teaching and counseling practices.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Strong problem-solving attitude.
• High emotional intelligence.
• Adherence to Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.

Preferred qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge of universities and career placement. 
• Comfortable leading conflict resolution and crisis management sessions.
• Collaborative, inspirational mindset.
• Ability to lead and advise.
• Understanding of youth psychology.
• Capacity to assess academic achievement and capability.