Pastoral Care Officer
Pastoral Care Officer
Join Us at NorthLight School
At NorthLight School, we are dedicated to preparing youth for life and living—empowering every student to SHINE, regardless of their starting point. We invite passionate, mission-driven professionals to join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of our students, both in and beyond the classroom. If you are committed to transforming lives through education, we welcome you to be part of our NLS team.
Role Summary
The Pastoral Care Officer plays a vital role in supporting students who require additional social and emotional guidance. You’ll work closely with families, and our dedicated Student Development Team to help students overcome learning obstacles and develop into confident, responsible individuals.
Duties and responsibilities:
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Operate the Reflection Centre (RC): Provide a calm, structured space for students to reflect and reset, from 8:45am to 5:00pm daily.
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Support Morning Routines: Assist in managing students’ daily late-coming process from 8:00am to 8:45am.
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Track and Communicate: Monitor student movement in the RC and update staff via email at the end of each day.
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Mentorship and Guidance: Acting as a mentor for these students at-risk and empowering them to make informed life choices through proper guidance, counselling and written reflections by the students.
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Reintegration Support: Working closely with Student Development Team members to help re-integrate the students who have been absent from school for a long period of time.
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Stakeholder Collaboration: Working with stakeholders of recalcitrants and foster positive working relationship with them in the hope of effecting long term behavioural change in the recalcitrants.
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School Engagement: Assist with school-wide activities such as GRIT Week, exam invigilation, and other ad-hoc duties.
Personal Competencies, Experiences, and Qualifications:
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Diploma in any discipline
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Prior experience in education, youth work, counselling or social services is preferred
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Experience in student welfare and behavioral support, with a focus on mentoring
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Good interpersonal and communication skills, with a calm, empathetic, and value-driven approach
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A genuine passion for guiding and empowering students to make positive life choices
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Ability to collaborate with families, educators, and community partners to support student development
Why Join Us?
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A unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of students.
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5-day work week.
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Enjoy school holiday leave and a comprehensive suite of employee benefits.
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Access to continuous professional development and learning opportunities.
We welcome individuals with a heart for youth development—whether you're an experienced educator, social worker, or a retiree seeking meaningful work. If you're empathetic, resilient, and passionate about student wellbeing, Northlight School is the place to make a lasting impact.
To apply:
Please download the application form and email the completed form, along with a detailed resume, to NLS_Career@moe.edu.sg.