School Counsellor at Start-Rite Schools

Start-Rite Schools, Abuja, Nigeria is a vibrant, happy, learning community that offers excellent value-based education for your child. Our goal is to develop a confident, well-rounded student who will succeed at any chosen secondary school and beyond. Academic achievement is tracked on all students with the belief that all will be successful. In addition to academic excellence, we ensure that your child develops a sense of service thereby becoming a great and contributing citizen.

We have a highly trained team of teachers and staff that focus on personalising learning for every child and are passionate about your child’s education.

Start-Rite Schools prides herself in the success and achievement of her pupils. It only takes a school with passion for setting kids on the right path to create an environment where kids can explore and build confidence.

We would love to be a part of your child’s formative years. Come to Start-Rite Schools and be a part of a proud and productive environment.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.