School Counsellor

Overview

King Henry VIII College Malaysia – Sepang, Selangor

To provide support to students in their academic, emotional, social, and career development. The counsellor works closely with students, parents, teachers, and administrators to create a safe and nurturing environment that promotes personal growth, well-being, and academic success.

Responsibilities

• Conduct one-on-one and group counselling sessions to address academic, personal, and social challenges.
• Assist students in setting goals and developing action plans for academic and personal growth.
• Provide crisis intervention and collaborate with teachers and parents on strategies for students with specific needs.
• Promote resilience, self-awareness, decision-making, and social-emotional learning (SEL).
• Facilitate discussions on diversity, cultural awareness, and global perspectives.
• Address issues such as bullying, peer conflicts, and social dynamics.
• Encourage participation in extracurricular activities, leadership roles, and community service.
• Identify students needing additional support and coordinate tutoring or accommodations.
• Monitor academic progress and implement intervention strategies with teachers and parents.
• Provide guidance on study plans, organization, and time management.
• Work with teachers, administrators, and parents to support student well-being and development.
• Attend staff meetings, parent-teacher conferences, and school events to stay informed on student needs.
• Participate in professional development to stay updated on counselling practices and requirements.
• Maintain confidential records of counselling sessions and student progress.
• Prepare reports for individualized education plans (IEPs) and program evaluation.

Qualifications

Safeguarding

King Henry VIII College Malaysia is committed to the well-being of all the children in our care, and to all acknowledged safeguarding procedures. All teachers at the school must have up-to-date safeguarding training and understand their safeguarding responsibilities.

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