# School Counsellor Intern Job Woodland Star International School Nairobi, Kenya

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Company: Woodland Star International School Nairobi, Kenya

Category: Education & Training

Location: Kenya

Work type: Full-time

Work arrangement: On-site

Published: 2026-08-10

Expires: 2026-09-24

## Job Description

### Ideal Candidates

Reflective, empathetic, and growth-oriented individuals who are passionate about supporting children and adolescents in an educational setting. Candidates should demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, emotional intelligence, resilience, and a commitment to confidentiality, ethical practice, inclusion, and continuous professional development.

### Qualifications and Minimum Requirements

- Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Counselling, Psychology, or a related field

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills

- Ability to work collaboratively within a diverse, learner-centred, and inclusive environment

- High emotional intelligence, empathy, and resilience

- Strong organisational skills and attention to confidentiality

- Commitment to ethical and safeguarding practices

- Reflective, adaptive, and growth-oriented mindset

- Strong alignment with Woodland Star’s mission and core values

### Key Responsibilities

- Provide supervised and confidential counselling support to students through individual or small group sessions

- Support learners with personal, social, emotional, or educational concerns under the guidance of the School Counsellor

- Help students identify goals, develop action plans, and build self-awareness through reflective and therapeutic processes

- Maintain appropriate and confidential counselling records in accordance with school policies

- Participate in student support meetings and professional learning discussions

- Support counselling programme scheduling, data collection, and preparation of materials

- Assist with counselling events, awareness campaigns, and parent workshops

- Contribute to a culture of belonging, inclusion, respect, and student well-being

- Participate in biweekly supervision sessions with a member of the counselling department

- Attend professional learning workshops and reflective practice sessions

- Engage in ongoing professional development and reflective practice

- Uphold all school safeguarding, ethical, and confidentiality requirements

- Contribute positively to the wider school community

### How to Apply

This is an unpaid, voluntary internship placement for a period of 3–6 months.Send your application to counselor@woodlandstarkenya.com

## Requirements

Apply by email: counselor@woodlandstarkenya.com

## Apply

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