School Counsellor

About the role

The German European School Singapore (GESS) is looking for an experienced School Counsellor for its European International School, starting 1 August 2027. The counsellor focuses on students while supporting families and staff, and works with the school's departments and academic managers to safeguard the social health and emotional wellbeing of the school community.

Key responsibilities

• Work with principals, middle managers and the wellbeing team on student wellbeing initiatives, personalised interventions and crisis management.
• Provide individual and small-group counselling using evidence-based approaches for social-emotional, behavioural and academic concerns.
• Lead student support meetings, develop intervention plans and coordinate support with teachers, parents and external professionals.
• Develop prevention programmes, awareness lessons, workshops and training for students, staff and parents.
• Support teachers with behaviour management, self-regulation strategies and Tier 1 and 2 interventions.
• Develop, implement and evaluate school-wide wellbeing programmes aligned with the school's strategic plan.
• Give brief consultations and referrals for staff needing counselling support, and maintain confidential records and case management lists.
• Help develop student wellbeing policies and work with safeguarding leads on Student Wellbeing Support Plans and the Child Protection curriculum.
• Maintain professional registration where relevant, follow safeguarding and confidentiality requirements, and take part in continuous professional development.

Required profile

• Advanced degree in School Counselling, Social Work, Psychology or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience working with children and young people in an educational, social work, clinical or counselling setting.
• Knowledge of or experience in child protection and safeguarding, including relevant training, is preferred.
• Experience with therapeutic approaches such as CBT, ACT, DBT, Play-Based Therapy and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy is preferred.

Required skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication and collaboration skills across diverse cultures.
• Proficiency with computers and relevant technology.
• Organisational and time-management skills, with attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple priorities.