School Counsellor

About GESS As one of the leading international schools in Singapore, GESS is home to students from over 70 nations worldwide. We are for many families the home away from home and we are very happy that they are part of our school community which is based on mutual support and solidarity. With our language programme, we support our students to nurture this part of their identity and want to preserve the opportunity that they can grow up with multiple languages to be best prepared for an international environment.

With the German International Abitur or the IB Programme they are perfectly prepared for their career after school. Our students enjoy lifelong learning and we take pride in our GESS values of respect, openness and diversity which our students will nurture in their life after school. We were awarded with the “Deutsche Schulpreis” (German school prize) 2022, which was given to us for our extraordinary concept according to their motto “Make teaching better”.

We stand out as the only German school abroad nominated for this award. School Counsellor The German European School Singapore (GESS) is looking for an experienced School Counsellor, for our European International School, commencing 1 August 2027. Job Purpose The School Counsellor plays a pivotal role within their designated section, whilst being available to provide support across the whole school when necessary.

The main priority of the School Counsellor are the students, with assistance for families and staff also part of the role. The School Counsellor acts in a planning, preventive, flexible, and situational manner, keeping prevention and individual case work in balanced proportions. The School Counsellor collaborates closely with the various departments of the school, to create a support team around the student.

The School Counsellor works closely with the school academic managers to implement preventative safeguarding measures and proactive initiatives that support the social health and emotional wellbeing of the GESS community. It is the responsibility of the School Counsellor, along with all staff at GESS, to promote and safeguard the welfare of all children and young people.