Secondary Guidance Counsellor with teaching role - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Selangor
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- January 2026 start
- Competitive salary from RM 11,620 plus benefits packagePosition Overview:
We are seeking a compassionate, organised, and student-centred Guidance Teacher to join the Grade 12 team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting students’ academic and personal development through one-on-one counselling, academic pathway planning, and university application guidance. In addition, the Guidance Teacher will support students with social-emotional concerns and contribute to school-wide well-being initiatives.This role also includes teaching one class per day, with flexibility in subject area - ideally in Social Studies, Business Studies, English, or Mathematics.Key Responsibilities:
- Provide academic counselling to Grade 12/Pre-University students
- Guide students in course selection and academic planning aligned with their post-secondary goals
- Support students throughout the university application process, including essay writing, documentation, and interview preparation
- Offer counselling and support on social-emotional matters, including stress, motivation, and personal well-being
- Contribute to the planning and delivery of school-wide well-being and mental health initiatives
- Teach one class per day, in a subject area aligned with the teacher’s expertise and school needs
- Maintain open and effective communication with students, parents/guardians, and staff
- Collaborate with faculty and administrative teams on student support strategies and programming
- Bachelor’s degree in Education and appropriate undergraduate degree(s) in one or more teachable subjects
- Knowledge of the Canadian (Ontario) curriculum is an asset
- Secondary School Guidance Counsellor certification or equivalent training is preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of teaching and/or counselling experience at the secondary/high school level
- A Certificate of Qualification and Registration from the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) is preferred
- Experience with university admissions processes (Canadian, UK, US, and/or international pathways)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills in English (written and spoken)
- Proficiency in using technology to support counselling and teaching
- Demonstrated ability to foster a supportive and respectful school environment