School Counselor - new GEMS School, Al Waha, Sustainable City, Dubai

about the role
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Counselor to join our brand-
new UK curriculum school in Dubai for September ‎2023. The School will be
located in Al Waha, Dubai, very close to Sustainable City as well as many
other attractive, expat communities along the Al Qudra Road area. It will
follow an established GEMS brand, with unique features at a great fee point.
The school will open for learners from FS1 to Year ‎8 in the founding year,
growing subsequently each year to offer a through school curriculum within six
years from its opening.

In the capacity of School Counsellor, you will have responsibility for
designing and implementing a counselling programme that meets the requirements
of the school and enable students to achieve success in all aspects of their
life.

Responsibilities as below but are not limited to :
‎1. Design and implement a counselling program aligned with the International
School Counsellor Association standards.
‎2. Provide support for students concerning academic, social-emotional and
personal concerns.
‎3. Assist students with the career exploration process.
‎4. Meet with parents or consult with external parties, such as child
protective services or other social service agencies.
‎5. Interact and consult with school administration, teachers, school staff,
parents, students, and external stakeholders.
‎6. Adhere to child safeguarding policies and procedures as specified by
school and regulatory authorities.

Skills Required:
‎1. Resilient and agile decision making skills
‎2. Team Player
‎3. Excellent Communication Skills
‎4. Positive attitude
‎5. Superior Interpersonal skills -patience, tolerance, empathy and enthusiasm
to interact with staff and students

Qualification required: Bachelor's degree in Psychology( full time course
) or equivalent .Preference given to Master's degree in Psychology.

Experience required: ‎2-‎3 years of experience in similar role at schools in
UAE.

About the benefits

A very attractive remuneration package is on offer to the successful candidate
including tax-free salary, medical cover, tuition fee concessions and end of
service benefits.

GEMS staff members also have free access to our loyalty app GEMS rewards which
provides significant savings on day-to-day life in the UAE. We offer thousands
of discounts and ‎2 for ‎1 offers on everything from flights, hotels,
restaurants and retail outlets, making your salary go further and enhancing
the opportunity to save whilst working overseas.