School Guidance Counselor

About this role

Halifield Schools in Lagos seeks a School Guidance Counselor to support students with academic, personal, social and emotional matters. The role involves helping students develop positive behaviour, decision-making, and healthy relationships, identifying those needing extra support, and coordinating with teachers, parents and school management to promote overall well‑being. The counselor will organise guidance programmes and maintain confidential records in line with school policies. The position targets individuals with a background in guidance and counselling or related fields, with preference for those with secondary school experience. Halifield emphasizes growth, collaboration and safeguarding in its learning environment.

What you would do

• Provide guidance and counselling to students on academic, personal, social, and emotional matters
• Support students in developing positive behaviour, decision-making skills, and healthy relationships
• Identify students who require additional support and provide appropriate interventions
• Collaborate with teachers, parents and school management to promote students' overall well-being
• Maintain accurate and confidential counselling records in line with school policies
• Organise guidance programmes and counselling sessions to support students' personal and academic development

What they are asking for

• A degree in Guidance and Counselling, Counselling Psychology, Educational Psychology, or a related field
• Relevant experience in a secondary school setting (advantageous)
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle sensitive matters with professionalism, empathy, and confidentiality
• Understanding of child safeguarding and student welfare practices

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