School Cousellor at Start-Rite Schools

Start-Rite School is recruiting for a Guidance Counsellor to join their team in the coming academic session.

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 careers
• 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