Global Pathways School, Chettipalayam | Student Counsellor & Wellness Teacher

Position: Student Counsellor & Wellness Teacher

Name of the institution: Global Pathways School, Chettipalayam, Madukkarai Taluk, Coimbatore

Reporting to: Principal / Head of School

Position Type: Full-time

Salary Range: As per market standard

Qualifications

• Graduate / Postgraduate in Psychology, Child Development
• Desirable:
  • Diploma in Career Guidance and Counselling.
  • Experience as a School Counsellor in a CBSE/recognized school.
  • Training in child and adolescent mental health, life skills, and career guidance.

Role Purpose

To promote the social, emotional, behavioural, and academic well-being of students; provide counselling and guidance services; support a safe, inclusive school environment; and act as the nodal person for wellness initiatives in line with CBSE guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

Student Counselling & Support

1. Provide individual and group counselling to students on emotional, behavioural, social, and academic concerns (e.g., stress, anxiety, peer issues, self-esteem, adjustment difficulties).
2. Identify students at risk and provide early intervention, referrals, and follow-up support.
3. Maintain a confidential, student-friendly counselling environment.

Wellness, Life Skills & Awareness

• Plan and conduct age-appropriate life skills, mental health, and wellness sessions (classes/assemblies/workshops) as per CBSE guidelines.
• Organise awareness programmes on topics such as exam stress management, online safety, substance abuse prevention, bullying prevention, and emotional resilience.

Academic, Behavioural & Career Guidance

• Support students in setting academic goals, managing study habits, and overcoming learning-related stress.
• Work with teachers to understand behavioural issues in class and suggest strategies for classroom management and support.
• Provide basic career guidance, help students understand subject choices (especially at secondary/senior secondary levels), and refer to specialised career guidance resources when needed.

Collaboration with Teachers & Parents

• Regularly consult with teachers to monitor student behaviour, performance, and well-being, and develop joint support plans.
• Conduct parent meetings, orientations, and workshops on parenting, adolescent issues, and supporting children’s mental health.
• Act as a liaison between school, family, and external mental health professionals, when referrals are required.

Policy, Prevention & School Climate

• Assist the Principal in implementing CBSE guidelines on safety, child protection, POCSO awareness, anti-bullying, and inclusive practices.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of school policies on discipline, behaviour management, and emotional safety.
• Support committees such as the School Safety Committee, Child Protection Committee, and Inclusion Team, as required.

Documentation & Confidentiality

• Maintain proper, confidential records of counselling sessions, referrals, and interventions, in line with ethical standards and CBSE expectations.
• Prepare periodic reports (without breaching confidentiality) on overall trends, needs, and recommended interventions for school leadership.

Personal Competencies

• Strong empathy, patience, and rapport-building with children and adolescents.
• Excellent communication and listening skills with students, parents, and staff.
• Ability to handle sensitive issues with maturity, discretion, and professionalism.
• Collaborative mindset and readiness to work as part of a multidisciplinary school team.

Work Schedule

• Full-time presence during school working hours and availability for scheduled parent interactions, workshops, staff meetings and any other requirements from Principal.
• Participation in key school events, orientation programmes, and teacher training days, as required.

Email Address to Apply: [email protected]