School Counsellor - Whole School - August 2023

Taaleem
We are part of the Taaleem group of schools. Taaleem is the second largest
provider of education in the region and a group that has an absolute focus on
education. As a Taaleem teacher, you will join one of the largest, most
respected education providers in the United Arab Emirates. Taaleem (which
means 'education' in Arabic) was established in ‎2004 and now has over ‎9,000
students attending our ten international schools and pre-schools in Dubai and
Abu Dhabi. Taaleem is also one of the Middle East's leading IB workshop
providers for PYP, MYP, DP and CP. Taaleem is committed to inspiring students
and helping them to identify and develop their passions and talents.
Uptown International School
Uptown is a truly international, IB World School providing a world-class
education. We are committed to continuous improvement as individuals and as a
school. We pride ourselves on having a highly supportive community of
students, parents and staff who work together to maximise opportunities for
all. A strong focus on professional development and world-class facilities
enables Uptown international teachers to be outstanding practitioners.
School Counsellor
We are seeking a School Counsellor to join support and empower the social,
emotional, personal and academic growth of all our students from August ‎2023.
The School Counsellor is an advocate for students and operates in a proactive
manner. Working in partnership with teachers, parents, colleagues and the
local and international community. She/he should support students with the
resources to access the school curriculum and to achieve academic success and
personal wellbeing.
What do we look for?
* Bachelor 's Degree in Education/Psychology/Counselling
* A minimum of two years experience within a school setting or in an institute working with children in a counselling capacity.
What we offer
We are committed to developing our staff and run regular high quality
professional development workshops to ensure our teachers are equipped to
provide students with an outstanding educational experience.
Application Process

Early applications are strongly encouraged and the school reserves the right
to make an appointment ahead of the advertised closing date should an
exceptional candidate be identified.
Uptown International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting
the welfare of all its students. An up-to-date police clearance certificate is
a pre-requisite for all appointments.

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