Guidance and Counselling Officer

About this role

Brickhall School in Abuja is hiring a Guidance and Counselling Officer. The role focuses on supporting the academic, social and emotional well-being of students. The school operates as an international institution offering education from playgroup to college. The position is full time and suitable for motivated individuals with relevant counselling experience. The school values empathy, confidentiality and strong communication skills, and prefers candidates with professional qualifications in guidance and counselling or related fields. Experience in student support and career guidance is advantageous.

What you would do

• Support students' academic, social and emotional well-being.
• Provide guidance and counselling to students as part of the school team.
• Utilise counselling skills to aid student development and welfare.
• Collaborate with staff to address student needs and concerns.

What they are asking for

• Experience in school counselling.
• Empathy, patience and confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal, listening and communication skills.
• Professional qualification (e.g. PGDE, B.Ed. or equivalent).
• Bachelor's degree in Guidance and Counselling, Psychology, Education or related field.
• Student support and career guidance experience is an added advantage.

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