School Counselor at School Recruitment Network

School Recruitment Network has been bridging the gap between talent and opportunity in the nation's capital, establishing itself as the gateway to educational careers. Dedicated to connecting qualified educators with top-tier schools, the network ensures that academic institutions have access to the best professionals. As the demand for quality education grows, School Recruitment Network is building the workforce of tomorrow's leaders.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: School Counselor

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are looking to recruit an exceptional person as a Guidance Counsellor who would assist students with their educational, career, and social needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in evaluating their aptitudes and abilities through the use of teachers’ data.
• Work with students in evolving educational and career plans in terms of such evaluation.
• Maintain student records and ensure their confidentiality.
• Provide information and prepare recommendations to colleges for admissions and scholarships.
• Collaborate closely with teachers, administrators, and other professional staff members, providing information and assistance where needed for the ultimate benefit of students.
• Maintain a close relationship with the child study team following directives and recommendations as needed.
• Relate closely with and involve parents in planning students' career plans, and assist in the resolution of school-related problems.
• Assist in the organization and administration of standardized test programs.
• Register students new to the school, provide orientation and information relative to school procedures, curriculum, and extra-curricular opportunities.
• Participate in follow-up studies of former students for the purpose of improving services and evaluating the effectiveness of the educational program being offered by the school.
• Work to prevent students from dropping out of school, and assist those who do in finding alternative educational programs and/or employment.
• Arrange for summer work and/or enrollment in summer school programs to make up noted deficiencies.
• Maintain a professional office environment.
• Contribute to the evaluation of current curriculum offerings and to the planning, selection, and implementation of new course offerings.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Counselling, Psychology, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience as a counsellor in an academic environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A good understanding of the schooling system
• Active listening skills.
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent time-management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Perceptive intuition and decision-making skills.
• Remarkable professionalism and good work ethic.
• Intermediate IT skills.

Application Closing Date
6th April, 2026.