School Pastoral Care Officer

Roles & Responsibilities

The deployed personnel will serve as a dedicated Pastoral Care Officer to support student well-being and management. Key responsibilities include:

• Student Befriending & Mentoring: Act as a primary mentor for High Needs Students (HNS) and manage on-ground discipline.
• Case Management: Conduct fact-finding, engage with parents/students, document progress, and write case reports.
• Social-Emotional Support: Conduct motivational talks to build student resilience and confidence.
• Behavioral Guidance: Assist in maintaining order and positive behavior during routine school hours and large events.
• Well-being Activities: Facilitate age-appropriate light physical exercises to foster mental and physical health.
• Collaboration: Coordinate closely with school personnel, counsellors, and parents on targeted interventions.
• Administrative Duties: Support general office tasks and school programmes (e.g., Speech Day, Level Camps).

Job Requirements

• Education: Minimum Diploma in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, Education, or a related discipline.
• Experience: Prior experience working within a Singapore MOE school environment is highly preferred.
• Skills: Experience in youth mentoring, case documentation, and managing student behavioral escalation.
• Certifications: Basic First Aid, crisis de-escalation, or Mental Health First Aid certifications are a strong advantage.
• Compliance: Successful candidates must sign an official undertaking to safeguard official information.

Working Hours & Schedule

• Mondays to Thursdays: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM (includes 1-hour lunch break)
• Fridays: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM (includes 1-hour lunch break)
• Off Days: Saturdays, Sundays, and gazetted Public Holidays