Elementary School Counselor - Abu Dhabi UAE - August 2026

Edvectus Ltd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An international school in Abu Dhabi is seeking an Elementary School Counselor for August 2026. The ideal candidate will promote the social, emotional, and academic well-being of students, support a positive school culture, and collaborate with teachers and families. Those with relevant qualifications and experience in North American or IB curricula are preferred. This position offers a generous tax-free salary, free accommodation, annual flights, and comprehensive medical insurance.

Benefits

Generous tax-free salary

Free furnished accommodation

Annual flights

Comprehensive medical insurance

Qualifications

• Qualified and experienced in school counseling aligned with IB PYP framework.
• Ability to work with diverse student backgrounds.
• Comfortable in building relationships with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Promote the social, emotional, and academic well-being of students.
• Support a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment.
• Shape a positive school culture and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Effective relationship builder

Collaboration

Culturally sensitive

Engaging teaching methods

Education

Relevant qualification in counseling or education

Experience with North American and/or IB curriculum

Job description

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COUNSELOR NEEDED FOR AUGUST 2026

The School Offers:

• A generous tax free salary from AED11830 per month + end of service gratuity
• Attractive free single furnished accommodation
• Annual Flights
• Comprehensive medical insurance.

Experienced teachers are needed for August 2026. The school is seeking energised culturally sensitive internationally minded team players who are ready to embrace a rewarding teaching opportunity in a stimulating educational setting of over 70 nationalities. Set in suburban Abu Dhabi the school enjoys a long established reputation amongst the local community offering the full K-18 educational experience within an expansive campus of excellent facilities in and outside of the classroom.

Teachers are expected to be relevantly qualified and experienced within their specialized age range or subject area, essentially with a North American and/or IB background to reflect the curriculum and delivery method of choice. The school also want simply great, collaborative and engaging teachers who are effective relationship builders. Teachers need to be comfortable and confident working with children of many different cultures and nationalities where there is a strong emphasis on differentiated delivery on many levels.

Role Overview

The Elementary School Counselor promotes the social, emotional, and academic well‑being of all students in alignment with the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and international school counseling frameworks (e.g., ASCA, International Model for School Counseling Programs). Working closely with teachers, administrators, and families, the counselor supports a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment that empowers students to thrive as learners and individuals. The Counselor plays a vital role in shaping a positive school culture, providing direct services to students, consulting with staff, and contributing to whole‑school planning and continuous improvement.

A wonderful career enhancement opportunity beckon those who want to make a difference in a remarkable and exciting part of the world. Contact your Edvectus advisor today to find out more.