Job Description

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

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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
chief_executive@ofs.edu.sg