School Counsellor at Start-Rite Schools

Posted on Thu 07th May, 2026 - www.hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)

Start-Rite Schools - We are a vibrant, happy, learning community that offers value-based education for your child. Our goal is to develop a confident, well-rounded student, who will possess relevant skills to be actively engaged in tackling 21st Century challenges.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: School Counsellor

Location: Abuja
Job type:  Full-time

Summary

  • Start-Rite School is looking for a Female Guidance and Counsellor to join their team.

Objectives of this role

  • Create a supportive environment for students. 
  • Balance academics with emotional development in student life. 
  • Promote a school-wide culture of support and care. 
  • Ensure the student body models maturity and respect. 
  • Support as many students as possible to graduation.

Responsibilities

  • Assess student interests and abilities through individual planning. 
  • Advise students on college and career paths. 
  • Lead conversations and conflict resolution between students, teachers, and parents. 
  • Provide counseling and resources to at-risk students. 
  • Organize events to develop student sensitivity to social issues. 
  • Report on student well-being to the administration.

Skills and qualifications

  • Strong interpersonal communication skills, especially listening. 
  • Thorough knowledge of best teaching and counseling practices. 
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. 
  • Strong problem-solving attitude. 
  • High emotional intelligence. 
  • Adherence to Safeguarding and Child Protection policies. 

Preferred qualifications:

  • Extensive knowledge of universities and careers
  • Comfortable leading conflict resolution and crisis management sessions. 
  • Collaborative, inspirational mindset. 
  • Ability to lead and advise. 
  • Understanding of youth psychology. 
  • Capacity to assess academic achievement and capability.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@startriteschools.com.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.