Psychology Teacher - Career Counselor

LEAMS Education; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,400 - 223,200; Full time

Job summary

LEAMS Education in Dubai is seeking a qualified Psychology Teacher - Career Counselor. The successful individual will not only teach Psychology but also guide students in academic planning and personal development. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in Psychology and have UAE school experience.

Your role involves preparing lesson plans, assessing student performance, and conducting career counseling sessions. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are essential for fostering a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of UAE experience in a British curriculum school.
• Previous experience as a Psychology Teacher or Career Counselor is preferred.
• Strong classroom management and student engagement ability.

Responsibilities

• Teach Psychology lessons following British curriculum standards.
• Guide students in academic planning, subject selection, and career exploration.
• Conduct career counseling sessions to support students' goals.

Skills

Psychology teaching

Career counseling

British curriculum

Student guidance

Academic counseling

Career planning

University readiness

Lesson planning

Student assessment

Psychology concepts

Education

Master's degree in Psychology or a related field

Job description

Psychology Teacher - Career Counselor in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a full‑time Education sector role for a qualified and passionate professional who can teach Psychology while also guiding students in academic planning, personal development, and career decision‑making. 3
Suitable for a candidate with a Master's degree in Psychology or a related field, UAE school experience, and strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Psychology lessons in line with British curriculum standards and school academic expectations.
• Prepare lesson plans, classroom activities, assessments, and learning resources that support student engagement and progress.
• Help students understand key Psychology concepts including behavior, cognition, development, social interaction, research methods, and emotional wellbeing.
• Assess student performance through classwork, assignments, projects, tests, and examination preparation activities.
• Provide constructive feedback to support academic improvement and confidence in Psychology learning.
• Guide students in academic planning, subject selection, career exploration, and future study pathways.
• Offer individual and group career counseling sessions to support students' academic and professional goals.
• Assist students with higher education awareness, career readiness, skills development, and decision‑making.
• Support students in identifying strengths, interests, learning needs, and possible career directions.
• Conduct workshops or guidance sessions related to study skills, career planning, university preparation, and personal development.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress, counseling sessions, academic guidance, and career support activities.
• Collaborate with teachers, school leadership, parents, and external stakeholders when required.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment that encourages student confidence and wellbeing.
• Communicate professionally with students, parents, and school teams regarding academic progress and career guidance.
• Follow school policies, safeguarding procedures, confidentiality expectations, and student wellbeing standards.

Ideal Profile

• Master's degree in Psychology or a related field is required.
• Minimum 1-2 years of UAE experience is required.
• Experience in a British curriculum school is preferred.
• Previous experience as a Psychology Teacher, Career Counselor, School Counselor, or student guidance professional is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of Psychology subject content and student development principles.
• Ability to guide students in academic planning, career pathways, and personal growth.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Strong classroom management and student engagement ability.
• Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds with patience, professionalism, and empathy.
• Skilled in lesson planning, assessment, counseling support, and student mentoring.
• Professional, responsible, and committed to student wellbeing and academic success.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with teachers, school leadership, parents, and students.

Skills Set

• Psychology teaching
• Career counseling
• British curriculum
• Student guidance
• Academic counseling
• Career planning
• University readiness
• Subject selection guidance
• Student mentoring
• Lesson planning
• Classroom management
• Student assessment
• Psychology concepts
• Research methods
• Personal development
• Study skills support
• Student wellbeing
• Parent communication
• Counseling records
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills
• UAE school experience