High School Counselor - Aug 2026

Gemsworldacademy Switzerland; Dubai; On-site; AED 133,920 - 167,400; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Dubai is seeking a dedicated High School Counselor to join their team in August 2026. The role involves organizing and providing comprehensive academic, personal, and social counseling to enhance student development. Ideal candidates should possess a relevant degree in Counseling or Education, demonstrate excellent communication skills, and a passion for fostering student success. This position offers the chance to contribute significantly to the academic journey and emotional well-being of students.

Qualifications

• Passionate about student counseling and success.
• Ability to manage sensitive situations with confidentiality.
• Experience in academic and emotional support roles.

Responsibilities

• Organize and provide counseling services for students.
• Develop counseling programs for holistic development.
• Manage the transition process for students.

Skills

Counseling skills

Communication

Empathy

Leadership skills

Education

Relevant Degree in Counseling or Education

Job description

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic High School Counselorto join our dedicated team from August 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity for a counselor who is passionate about education and is eager to contribute to the academic success of our students.

Job Purpose

Organize and provide academic, personal, social and emotional counseling for students.

Job Scope

Overall responsibility for designing and implementing a counseling program that meets the
requirements of the school and student body and enables students to achieve success in all aspects
of their life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core Values.
• Establish procedures and time frames to provide students with academic, personal, social, emotional and psychological counseling.
• Managing the transition process for students
• Establish procedures for securing external assistance for students with personal problems and emotional needs.
• Work with the senior management team to develop experiences and activities which are
  2 beneficial for students’ holistic development, and which promote responsibility, leadership skills,
  cooperation and other personal and social skills.
• Maintain student records on progress, achievements, activities and interests, tracking student
  progress using all available data and evidence
• Establish proactive guidelines and procedures to deal with bullying.
• Establish and administer appropriate testing programs to evaluate student aptitude and achievement.
• Establish systems to notify parents promptly about problems in class, with school work or behavioral issues.
• Ensure the GEMS policies, procedures, and codes of conduct are followed at all times.
• Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical work day, where the tasks require additional commitment.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
• Perform other duties as requested by direct & dotted reporting line managers / supervisors.