Woodland Star International School are recruiting a School Counsellor Intern for a 3-6 Months unpaid, voluntary internship placement at Brackenhurst, Limuru, Kenya for the 2026/2027 school year.
Reports To: School Counsellor and WSS Leadership Team
Department: School Counselling
Position Type: Internship
Purpose of the Role:
The School Counsellor intern supports the social-emotional, academic, and well-being needs of students while gaining practical experience in a learner-centered educational environment. Working under the guidance of the School Counsellor and school leadership, the intern contributes to counselling programs, student support initiatives, and the overall well-being of the school community. The role contributes to the emotional, social, and academic wellbeing of students while aligning with WSS’s mission to cultivate self-directed, connected, and globally mindful learners.
Key Responsibilities
Student Services
- Provide supervised and confidential counselling services to students through individual or small group sessions.
- Support students with personal, social, emotional, or educational concerns under the guidance of the school counsellor.
- Help students define goals, plan actions, and gain insight through reflective and therapeutic processes.
Training and Professional Growth
- Participate in biweekly supervision sessions with a member of the counselling department.
- Attend professional learning workshops and reflective practice sessions organized by WSS.
- Engage in ongoing professional development and stay informed about current trends in counselling and education.
Administrative and Collaborative Support
- Maintain appropriate and confidential counselling records in accordance with school policies.
- Participate in student support meetings and professional learning discussions.
- Support scheduling, data collection, and preparation of counselling materials.
- Help organize counselling events, awareness campaigns, and parent workshops.
- Contribute to a culture of belonging, inclusion, and respect within the school community.
Learning Outcomes
The intern will gain experience in:
- School counselling practices and student support systems.
- Social-emotional learning and child/adolescent development.
- Professional communication and collaboration within a school setting.
- Ethical and safeguarding practices in education.
- Reflective practice and continuous professional growth.
Qualifications and Experience
- Candidate should be pursuing a Master’s degree in Counselling, Psychology, or a related field.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a diverse, learner-centered and inclusive environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for engaging with students, staff, and families.
- High emotional intelligence, empathy, and resilience to manage diverse student needs.
- Organizational skills and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and ethical practice.
- A reflective, adaptive, and growth-oriented mindset aligned with WSS’s core values.
Professional Expectations
All WSS interns are expected to:
- Demonstrate professionalism, initiative, and reflective practice.
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues, learners, and families.
- Embody the school’s core values and commitment to student well-being.
- Maintain all safeguarding and ethical standards.
- Adhere to all school policies and protocols.
Supervision and Evaluation
- The intern will be supervised by the WSS School Counsellor and receive regular feedback and guidance.
- Performance will be evaluated based on engagement, professionalism, reflective growth, and contribution to the school community.
