Last Updated: 听22 May 2026
Flexi-Adjunct School Counsellor (SC) Scheme
Roles and responsibilities
- Provide direct counselling intervention to at-risk students
- Provide case consultations to school personnel and parents
- Provide training to teachers and parents on counselling-related issues
Requirements
- Former School Counsellors or
- Individuals with a relevant counselling qualification recognised by the Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC).
Contract duration
Varies from 1 day to 10 weeks per appointment, depending on the requirements of the school.
Leave benefits
You will be eligible for pro-rated leave benefits after 3 months of cumulative service. Cumulative service refers to contracts that:
- Last 14 days or more
- Are renewed within 30 calendar days of the last contract
- Are at the same school
Note: If your spouse is eligible for maternity or adoption leave, you will still be eligible for Shared Parental Leave even if you have served less than 3 months.
How to register
- Submit your application through the .
- Ensure your application is complete before submitting. All applications will be assessed based on the Ministry’s prevailing requirements and guidelines.
- You will receive an email on the outcome of your application. Processing time may vary, but it generally takes 4 to 6 weeks. In the meantime, you may check your application status through REMS 2.0.
- If your application is successful, you will be listed in our registry. Schools will contact you directly if they need your services. You may also search for school vacancies through job postings on REMS 2.0.
Successful registration in REMS 2.0 is not a guarantee of employment in a school.
How to renew your registration
Registration is valid for 3 years. You may check your registration expiry date in REMS 2.0.
You will receive an email 90 days before your registration expires, after which you may submit your renewal application in REMS 2.0.
- Log in to with your Singpass.
- Click on the “Applications” tab.
- Select your expiring registration and click on “Re-register”.
- Complete all required fields and submit your renewal application.
- You will receive an email with the application outcome 4 to 6 weeks after submission. You can also check your application status through REMS 2.0.
We strongly encourage you to submit your renewal application early, as it must be approved before you can start or continue any school engagement.
Help and support
For general enquiries, refer to the frequently asked questions on Adjunct and Relief Schemes or the for help with submitting your application and updating your personal particulars.
For technical assistance, contact the REMS 2.0 helpdesk:
- Email: moe_rems@moe.edu.sg
- Hotline: 3158 2421
If you have other queries, such as about wages or CPF payments, you may send us your queries using the .