• Application Deadline: Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: School Counsellor



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 6 - 15 years



• Location Abuja




• Job Field Education / Teaching / Training 
  
  

Summary

Start-Rite School is looking for a Female Guidance and Counsellor to join their team.

Objectives of this role

• Create a supportive environment for students.


• Balance academics with emotional development in student life.


• Promote a school-wide culture of support and care.


• Ensure the student body models maturity and respect.


• Support as many students as possible to graduation.

Responsibilities

• Assess student interests and abilities through individual planning.


• Advise students on college and career paths.


• Lead conversations and conflict resolution between students, teachers, and parents.


• Provide counseling and resources to at-risk students.


• Organize events to develop student sensitivity to social issues.


• Report on student well-being to the administration.

Skills and qualifications

• Strong interpersonal communication skills, especially listening.


• Thorough knowledge of best teaching and counseling practices.


• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.


• Strong problem-solving attitude.


• High emotional intelligence.


• Adherence to Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.

Preferred qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge of universities and career placement. 


• Comfortable leading conflict resolution and crisis management sessions.


• Collaborative, inspirational mindset.


• Ability to lead and advise.


• Understanding of youth psychology.


• Capacity to assess academic achievement and capability.