About the role
GEMS Wellington Academy, Silicon Oasis are seeking to recruit a well-qualified
Career Counsellor for September 2023. The successful Career Counsellor will be
responsible for designing and delivering a school counselling program that
improves student outcomes. Through a culturally competent lens, the
professional school counsellor will serve as a leader, advocate for students,
a consultant to families and educators and a collaborator to promote equity
and access for all students.
Expected Qualifications:*
Postgraduate Diploma or Masters level in counselling or a related field ( for
example: Masters in Counselling Psychology, Masters in Social Work
Expected Experience:*
* 2 years minimum experience in a school, school related environment
Job-Specific Knowledge & Skills:**
* Knowledge of local laws on licensing and getting licensed
* Knowledge and understanding of mental health and safeguarding laws.
* Knowledge and ability to use technology with proficiency
* Further therapeutic training or qualification in working with children and young people
* An understanding of the developmental, emotional, social and educational issues of children and young
people
* Knowledge and understanding of data collection, disaggregation and presenting
* An awareness of the range of needs of people from diverse ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds
* Knowledge of relevant legislation pertaining to the safeguarding of children and mental health in the region
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to work independently
* Positive communication and listening skills
* Ability to build appropriate relationships
* Patience, tolerance and sensitivity
* A mature and non-judgemental outlook
About your benefits
Competitive tax-free salary, tuition fee concession, private medical
insurance, annual airfares to country of residence and end of Service
Gratuity.
GEMS Teachers also have free access to our loyalty app GEMS rewards
www.gemsrewards.com 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.
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