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
- Provide individual and group counselling to students on emotional, behavioural, social, and academic concerns (e.g., stress, anxiety, peer issues, self-esteem, adjustment difficulties).
- Identify students at risk and provide early intervention, referrals, and follow-up support.
- 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]
