The School Counsellor is responsible for supporting students' emotional, social, behavioural, and academic well-being. The role involves providing individual and group counselling, implementing preventive mental health programmes, collaborating with teachers and parents, and promoting a protected, inclusive, and supportive learning workplace.

School Experience/ Experience in working with school is mandatory.

Role & responsibilities:

Student Counselling
Provide confidential individual and group counselling to students experiencing academic, emotional, behavioural, or social challenges.
Conduct assessments to identify students requiring additional support.
Develop intervention plans and monitor student progress.
Support students during periods of crisis, transition, or significant life events.

Mental Health & Well-being
Design and implement well-being programmes, workshops, and awareness campaigns.
Promote resilience, emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, and positive behaviour.
Support bullying prevention, child protection, and safeguarding initiatives.

Academic & Career Guidance
Assist students with academic planning and study skills.
Provide guidance on career exploration, subject selection, and higher education pathways.
Help students identify their strengths, interests,



and future goals.

Parent & Teacher Collaboration
Work closely with teachers to identify and support students facing academic or behavioural concerns.
Conduct meetings with parents to discuss student progress and recommend appropriate interventions.
Provide strategies and resources to support students both at school and at home.

Safeguarding & Crisis Intervention
Respond appropriately to students at risk of self-harm, abuse, neglect, or other safeguarding concerns.
Follow school policies and statutory safeguarding procedures.
Coordinate referrals to external mental health professionals or agencies when required.

Documentation & Compliance
Maintain accurate, confidential counselling records.
Prepare reports and maintain documentation in accordance with school policies and applicable regulations.
Ensure confidentiality while complying with mandatory reporting requirements.

Career development
Stay informed about current counselling practices, child psychology, and educational trends.
Participate in training, workshops, and school improvement initiatives.

Experience
3-8years of counselling experience in a school, educational, or child-focused setting.

📌 School Counsellor Bengaluru (India)
🏢 The Millennium School
📍 India