Pastoral Care (Befriender) - Teck Whye

Contract Period: From 1 Oct 2026 to 30 Sep 2027 with an option to extend the contract for another year.

Working hours:
• Mondays to Thursdays: 7:30am to 4:30pm, inclusive of 1hr lunch break
• Fridays: 7:30am to 4pm, inclusive of 1hr lunch break
• Service not required on Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted public holidays

Note: Working hours may be adjusted based on the school's requirements. However, the total number of working hours per day/week will remain unchanged

Scope of Services:

Student Befriending & Mentoring
One-on-One Support: Serve as a dedicated befriender and mentor to High Needs Students (HNS), including student management to support on-ground discipline.

Case Management & Follow-up
Case Management: Support in case management, including fact finding, engagement with students and parents, coordination of follow ups and monitoring of student progress.

Case Documentation: Maintain proper case reports for students whom the officer works with.

Social-Emotional & Behavioural Support
Motivational Talks: Plan and conduct motivational talks to inspire students and build resilience, drawing on personal experiences, where appropriate.

Homework Care: Monitor and ensure completion of homework.
Student Discipline: Assist in maintaining student discipline and positive behaviour during school events and daily school routines.

Student Well-being & Engagement
Physical Activity: Lead and facilitate simple, age-appropriate physical exercises or light physical activities with students to promote mental and physical well-being.
Motivational Talks: Support students in developing resilience, confidence, and a positive attitude towards school.

Parent and School Collaboration
Parent Engagement: Engage students and parents as part of case management and follow-up.

Student Support Coordination: Coordinate with relevant school personnel on student concerns, interventions and follow-up.

School Programmes, Events & Administration
School Events: Assist in maintaining student discipline and positive well-being during school events (e.g. Speech Day, Games Day, Level Camps) as and when required.

Administrative Duties: Perform any other duties assigned by the relevant authority, including general administrative and office-related tasks.

Note: The deployed personnel is required to sign an undertaking to safeguard official information.

Qualifications, skills and experience shall minimally have:

- Preferably with prior experience working in a school environment.
- Education: Minimum Diploma qualification in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, Education or a related discipline.
- Experience: Preferably with experience in youth work, student support, or social services.
- Basic first aid, crisis de-escalation or Mental Health First Aid certifications are strong advantages.