PURPOSE: To play a major role under the auspices of the
Trustees and under the overall direction of the
Principal.

A. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Post-graduate Diploma in counselling or equivalent.
• Safeguarding (Child Protection) Training.
• At least 5 years’ post qualification experience.
• Experience of working in the International School system in Singapore would be an advantage.

B. KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• A clear and proven commitment to the ethos and values contained in the SMMIS ethos

statements and capacity to develop and promote this within the school.

• A willingness and ability to develop specialist knowledge and keep up to date with local and

international policy and developments.

• Interpersonal skills – for building relationships with parents, teachers, and external professionals.
• Written communication skills – for writing learning and support plans, reports on pupil progress,

and training and guidance for staff.

• Organisation and time-management skills – needed for prioritising and balancing a busy and

varied workload.

• Empathy and emotional intelligence – in order to recognise and be sensitive to the needs of

pupils and parents.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills – necessary for analysing school, local and international data

and developing appropriate strategies and interventions.

• An understanding of the developmental, emotional, social and educational issues of children and

young people.

• A sound understanding of how students learn, how teachers can best teach and how to achieve

high standards.

• The ability to lead by example and inspire others to try new ideas and techniques.
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding, pastoral care and the promotion of high

standards of positive behaviour.

• High levels of communication skills both oral, written and in ICT

OTHER SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• To take responsibility for personal professional development.