School Counsellor at Total Child School

Key Responsibilities

Student Support

• Provide individual and group counselling to students on personal, academic, and social issues.
• Support students in developing coping strategies, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.
• Identify and support students with emotional, behavioural, or learning challenges.

Academic & Career Guidance

• Assist students in setting academic goals and developing study skills.
• Provide guidance on subject choices, career options, and higher education opportunities.
• Organise workshops on career awareness, life skills, and personal development.

Collaboration with Staff and Parents

• Work with teachers to identify students needing extra support.
• Engage parents to discuss students’ progress, behaviour, and well-being.
• Refer students to external professionals or agencies when necessary.

Well-being & Safeguarding

• Promote a positive school climate that supports mental health and inclusion.
• Support initiatives on bullying prevention, peer support, and healthy relationships.
• Ensure safeguarding policies and child protection protocols are followed.

Administration & Reporting

• Maintain confidential counselling records.
• Prepare periodic reports on counselling activities and student well-being trends.
• Contribute to school policies on behaviour management and student welfare.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Counselling, Psychology, Education, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Professional certification in counselling is an advantage.
• Proven experience working with children and adolescents.
• Strong communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Key Competencies

• Emotional intelligence and active listening skills.
• Patience, compassion, and cultural sensitivity.
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to build trust with students, parents, and staff.
• Teamwork and collaboration.