School Pastoral Care & Student Support Officer

Working Hours (Total 37.5 hours per week):

• Mondays to Wednesdays: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM (inclusive of a 1-hour lunch break from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM)
• Thursdays and Fridays: 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM (Half-days, no lunch break)
• Service is not required on Saturdays, Sundays, gazetted public holidays, and official school holidays (unless explicitly requested and mutually agreed upon).

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Targeted Student Engagement & Mentorship:

• Serve as a primary befriender and mentor to Higher Needs Students (HNS), offering structural guidance and encouragement.
• Facilitate conversational engagement sessions focused on building a growth mindset and personal resilience through proactive, authentic dialogue.
• Assist students in developing positive, constructive mindsets regarding their school environment and personal learning milestones.

2. Practical Well-Being & Intervention Programs:

• Lead and facilitate age-appropriate physical exercise routines and light movement sessions with students to encourage physical and mental well-being.
• Supervise scheduled after-school homework care sessions, maintaining task commitment and highlighting student progress indicators to school staff.
• Accompany teachers as a chaperone during after-school learning journeys to manage student order and safety.

3. Resource Co-Creation & Home Outreach:

• Collaborate with teaching faculty to co-create interactive learning resources (e.g., activity kits, visual aids, flashcards, financial literacy tools) for the school's in-house Lifeskills Programme.
• Conduct home visits in close alignment with the school’s Student Welfare Officer (SWO) to assess supporting conditions and engage family environments directly.

Job Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in youth work, counseling, pastoral care, student support, or social work specifically targeting primary-school-aged children.
• Core Competencies:Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and active listening capabilities.Proven competence in organizing structured activities or educational mentorship sessions for young children.
• Attributes: High level of emotional intelligence, professional discretion regarding case confidentiality, and an ability to collaborate meaningfully within school support networks.