Career Counsellors

Seek Teachers; Al Zubair; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international school in the UAE is seeking a passionate Careers Counsellor to support students in their educational and career paths. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and at least three years of relevant experience, with a strong understanding of global university admissions processes. Attractive benefits include housing allowance, annual flights, and medical insurance.

Benefits

Housing allowance

Annual flight

Medical insurance

End-of-service gratuity

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a similar counselling role within an international or secondary school.
• Strong understanding of global university admissions processes.
• Fluency in English, additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counselling sessions for career exploration and planning.
• Guide students through university applications and admission requirements.
• Organize career days and university fairs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Student support

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Psychology, or related field

Postgraduate qualification in Counselling or Career Guidance

Job description

Start Date : August 2025 or earlier by agreement

Salary : Up to AED 15,000 / month (tax-free)

Benefits : Housing allowance , annual flight , medical insurance , gratuity , and other school perks

About the Role :

We are recruiting a passionate and experienced Careers Counsellor on behalf of a leading international school in the UAE. The successful candidate will support students in identifying their strengths, planning their futures, and preparing for university or career pathways. This role is ideal for someone who is student-focused, organized, and knowledgeable about international higher education systems.

Key Responsibilities :

Provide individual and group counselling sessions to support students with career exploration and planning

Guide students through university applications (e.g., UCAS, Common App, OUAC), scholarship options, and admission requirements

Organize career days, university fairs, guest speakers, and internship opportunities

Advise on subject choices in relation to post-secondary pathways (IB / IGCSE / US curriculum knowledge preferred)

Maintain up-to-date records of student meetings, university applications, and placement outcomes

Build strong relationships with international universities and institutions

Provide support to parents regarding university admissions timelines and options

Collaborate with academic staff and leadership on curriculum planning and student support

Requirements :

Bachelor’s degree (Education, Psychology, or related field); a postgraduate qualification in Counselling or Career Guidance is preferred

3+ years of experience in a similar counselling role within an international or secondary school setting

Strong understanding of global university admissions processes (UK, US, Canada, Europe, etc.)

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to inspire and support students from diverse backgrounds

Fluency in English (spoken and written); Arabic or other languages are a plus

Based in the UAE or willing to relocate

What We Offer :

Up to AED 15,000 / month (tax-free)

Housing allowance

Annual flight

Medical insurance

End-of-service gratuity

Professional development and a collaborative school environment

To Apply :

Please send your updated CV and a brief cover letter to :

CareersCounsellor #SchoolCounsellorUAE #UniversityGuidance #EducationJobsUAE #InternationalSchoolJobs #CareerAdvice #DubaiJobs #AbuDhabiJobs #StudentSupport #SeekTeachers

Qualification : Minimum Qualification Requirement : Bachelor's Degree Experience : 3 Years Type of Staff : Male or Female can apply to this job Must be western trained (USA, Canada, UK, Scotland, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand & South Africa) Prefer candidates with international experience Open University qualification(s) are NOT accepted Additional :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Education, Marketing, or related field

Career Counsellor • All Emirates, United Arab Emirates