Secondary Counsellor (Social Emotional) - Shanghai, China - August 2026
- Country:
- China
- Region:
- School -North and East Asia
- Curriculum:
- Bilingual, IB- Diploma, Other, United Kingdom
- Level:
- Secondary/ Middle(12-15), Secondary/High(16-18)
- Start Date:
- 01 August 2026
- Initial Contract Length:
- 2 year, renewable
- Curriculum Experience Required:
- Strongly prefer it
- High School Social Emotional Guidance Counsellor
- Shanghai, China
- August 2026 start
- Competitive salary from RMB 26k upwards plus comprehensive International medical insurance (except US), Pension contribution, Housing allowance and Flight allowance.
Key Responsibilities:
To work with the Head of Social and Emotional Counselling to:
• Support students individually or through groups to develop their emotional/social skills and mental health;
• Provide individual or group counselling to students with identified needs and concerns;
• Implement effective referral to outside agencies and follow-up process as needed;
• Provide appropriate information to school staff and parents whilst respecting students’ confidentiality;
• Implement programmes to improve and enhance student and staff well-being at the High School;
• Offer appropriate training to staff and parents to help them better support our students through adolescence.
Job Requirements:
1. Bachelor's degree in related field required, advanced degree(s) preferred
2. 3+ years experience from an accredited School
3. Major in Psychology or related
4. School working experience in psychology counselling
5. Valid School Psychology Counsellor Certificate, mid level or above
6. Valid teaching certification is mandatory
7. Teaching Degree strongly preferred
8. Experience with second language learners preferred
9. Bi-lingual ability (English and Mandarin Chinese) preferred but not required
10. Educators who show a devotion to their subject matter but also have a genuine interest in working with young men and women
11. Educators with excellent communication skills, who show initiative and who can easily adapt to change
With over 1500 students from both within China and overseas, the School offers a unique Year 1-12 educational programme that integrates elements of Shanghai and international curricula, culminating with the IGCSE and IB Diploma Programme, complemented by core components from the Shanghai curriculum. The school brings together the best elements of Eastern and Western cultures and is known for it's Chinese language and cultural programmes and co-Teacher/co-Principal team teaching structure.
With a lively expat community and bars, restaurants, night-life, shopping and culture to rival any large cosmopolitan city, Shanghai truly does offer something for everyone! Please speak with your Edvectus consultant today about this amazing opportunity.
- Shanghai, China
- August 2026 start
- Competitive salary from RMB 26k upwards plus comprehensive International medical insurance (except US), Pension contribution, Housing allowance and Flight allowance.
Key Responsibilities:
To work with the Head of Social and Emotional Counselling to:
• Support students individually or through groups to develop their emotional/social skills and mental health;
• Provide individual or group counselling to students with identified needs and concerns;
• Implement effective referral to outside agencies and follow-up process as needed;
• Provide appropriate information to school staff and parents whilst respecting students’ confidentiality;
• Implement programmes to improve and enhance student and staff well-being at the High School;
• Offer appropriate training to staff and parents to help them better support our students through adolescence.
Job Requirements:
1. Bachelor's degree in related field required, advanced degree(s) preferred
2. 3+ years experience from an accredited School
3. Major in Psychology or related
4. School working experience in psychology counselling
5. Valid School Psychology Counsellor Certificate, mid level or above
6. Valid teaching certification is mandatory
7. Teaching Degree strongly preferred
8. Experience with second language learners preferred
9. Bi-lingual ability (English and Mandarin Chinese) preferred but not required
10. Educators who show a devotion to their subject matter but also have a genuine interest in working with young men and women
11. Educators with excellent communication skills, who show initiative and who can easily adapt to change
With over 1500 students from both within China and overseas, the School offers a unique Year 1-12 educational programme that integrates elements of Shanghai and international curricula, culminating with the IGCSE and IB Diploma Programme, complemented by core components from the Shanghai curriculum. The school brings together the best elements of Eastern and Western cultures and is known for it's Chinese language and cultural programmes and co-Teacher/co-Principal team teaching structure.
With a lively expat community and bars, restaurants, night-life, shopping and culture to rival any large cosmopolitan city, Shanghai truly does offer something for everyone! Please speak with your Edvectus consultant today about this amazing opportunity.
- Number Of Students:
- 650 (1500 across all campuses)
- Student Make Up:
- 90% Chinese nationals
- Regional Info:
- Shanghai is an international metropolis that is thriving and growing. Situated on the Yangtze River, it serves as the most influential economic, financial, international trade, cultural, science and technology center in East China. This is a modernised city and its multicultural flair attracts expatriates from far and wide enjoying the blend of cultures, the modern and the traditional , and the western and the eastern. Western customs and Chinese traditions intertwined and formed Shanghai's culture making it an excellent place to live and work.
- Tax Rate:
- Taxes typically 16-25%
- Housing:
- Allowance on top of salary
- Benefits:
- Flights - allowance, Housing - provided, Housing- allowance, Medical or Health insurance, Tuition - allowance
- Suited To:
- Activity-typical land sporting types, Climate -moderate, Dependent children - Not very suitable, Holiday destination - yes typical, Women - not restrictive
- Minimum Years Experience:
- 3.0
- Curriculum Experience Required:
- Strongly prefer it
- Will Accept Newly Qualified Teachers:
- N
- Visa Restriction:
- 2 years post qualification teaching exp requd, Younger than 60