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Secondary Guidance Counsellor with teaching role - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - January 2026

Edvectus LtdMalaysia, Malaysia

13 hours ago

Job description

Overview

Grade 12 Guidance Counsellor (Social Emotional and Careers Guidance) with teaching role. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. January 2026 start. Competitive salary from RM 11,620 plus benefits package.

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate, organised, and student-centred Guidance Teacher to join the Grade 12 team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting students’ academic and personal development through one-on-one counselling, academic pathway planning, and university application guidance. In addition, the Guidance Teacher will support students with social-emotional concerns and contribute to school-wide well-being initiatives.

Responsibilities

Provide academic counselling to Grade 12 / Pre-University students
Guide students in course selection and academic planning aligned with their post-secondary goals
Support students throughout the university application process, including essay writing, documentation, and interview preparation
Offer counselling and support on social-emotional matters, including stress, motivation, and personal well-being
Contribute to the planning and delivery of school-wide well-being and mental health initiatives
Teach one class per day, in a subject area aligned with the teacher’s expertise and school needs
Maintain open and effective communication with students, parents / guardians, and staff
Collaborate with faculty and administrative teams on student support strategies and programming

Qualifications and Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education and appropriate undergraduate degree(s) in one or more teachable subjects

Knowledge of the Canadian (Ontario) curriculum is an asset

Secondary School Guidance Counsellor certification or equivalent training is preferred

Minimum of 5 years of teaching and / or counselling experience at the secondary / high school level

A Certificate of Qualification and Registration from the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) is preferred

Experience with university admissions processes (Canadian, UK, US, and / or international pathways)

Strong interpersonal and communication skills in English (written and spoken)

Proficiency in using technology to support counselling and teaching

Demonstrated ability to foster a supportive and respectful school environment

Benefits

The school offers a competitive salary plus housing allowance, medical insurance, flights, family and spousal allowances, and tuition subsidies for staff children.

Life in Kuala Lumpur

Life and living in Kuala Lumpur is good for expat teachers considering the low cost of living, the ability to save, a competitive salary with benefits and pension, safety and security, lifestyle, amazing food, personal freedom, English is widely spoken, welcoming attitude, and excellent health care.

Please contact Edvectus for more details.

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