School Counselor - British Curriculum

LEAMS Education; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,440 - 156,240; Full time

Job summary

LEAMS Education in Dubai is seeking a qualified School Counselor for a full-time role. This position involves supporting students' academic, personal, social, and emotional development within a British curriculum framework.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in Psychology and a minimum of 2 years of school counseling experience. This role offers a chance to contribute to a positive school environment and enhance student wellbeing. A competitive salary ranging from 9,000 to 14,000 AED per month is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of school counseling experience required.
• Proven working experience in schools is required.
• Experience in a British curriculum school is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive counseling and guidance program for students.
• Conduct individual and group counseling.
• Evaluate student strengths, concerns, and learning needs.

Skills

School counseling

British curriculum

Student wellbeing

Psychology

Guidance counseling

Individual counseling

Group counseling

Behavioural counseling

Social emotional support

Career guidance

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology

Job description

School Counselor – British Curriculum – Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Full‑time). Salary: 9,000‑14,000AED per month (market estimate). Minimum 2years of school counseling experience and a Master’s degree in Psychology.

Overview

School Counselor – British Curriculum in Dubai is a full‑time Education sector role for a qualified, resourceful counseling professional who can support students’ academic, personal, social, emotional, and career development within a British curriculum school.

Role Context

The School Counselor will help students overcome barriers that affect learning, behaviour, wellbeing, confidence, and personal development. The role involves individual counseling, group counseling, behavioural support, psychological and educational assessment, wellbeing programme development, referral follow‑up, parent communication, and collaboration with teachers and school leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive counseling and guidance program for students.
• Address students’ social, emotional, academic, personal, and career development needs.
• Conduct needs assessments and use data to identify targeted support areas across the school.
• Implement effective referral, intervention, and follow‑up processes for students requiring additional support.
• Provide individual counseling, group counseling, and behavioural counseling services to students.
• Support teachers in developing and delivering classroom guidance activities based on the school counseling curriculum.
• Develop and implement wellbeing programmes that promote emotional health, resilience, positive behaviour, and student confidence.
• Conduct psychological and educational assessments where required.
• Evaluate student strengths, concerns, learning needs, behavioural patterns, and emotional development needs.
• Interpret assessment results, test outcomes, student records, and school data to support intervention planning.
• Represent the school wellbeing team during new student orientation, parent orientation, registration, open days, career events, and other major school programmes.
• Participate in the development of school policies, procedures, manuals, and guidance documents related to counseling and wellbeing.
• Communicate the school’s objectives to students, parents, and other stakeholders in a professional and supportive manner.
• Confer with parents when necessary to understand individual student needs and recommend suitable support strategies.
• Value and respond to diversity, individual differences, cultural backgrounds, and varied learning needs among students.
• Implement behaviour and discipline modification plans for grade groups in coordination with the school leadership team.
• Advocate for students and support their academic, emotional, social, and personal development.
• Prepare counseling reports, student records, lists, assessment summaries, and other required information and data.
• Maintain confidentiality, integrity, safeguarding standards, and professional ethics in all counseling activities.

Ideal Profile

• Master’s degree in Psychology is required.
• Minimum 2years of school counseling or relevant school‑based experience is required.
• Proven working experience in schools is required.
• Experience in a British curriculum school is preferred.
• Successful full‑time teaching experience or school guidance and counseling experience is an advantage.
• Working knowledge of counseling models, practices, student support strategies, and wellbeing resources.
• Ability to support students with academic, personal, social, emotional, behavioural, and career‑related concerns.
• Strong ability to conduct assessments, interpret student records, and prepare professional reports.
• Excellent communication and engaging interpersonal skills.
• Integrity, professionalism, sound judgement, and emotional intelligence.
• Ability to respond effectively to the needs of a diverse student community.
• Computer literacy and ability to maintain accurate counseling documentation.
• Strong collaboration skills for working with students, parents, teachers, school leaders, and external stakeholders.
• Professional commitment to confidentiality, safeguarding, student wellbeing, and inclusive education.

Skills Set

• School counseling
• British curriculum
• Student wellbeing
• Psychology
• Guidance counseling
• Individual counseling
• Group counseling
• Behavioural counseling
• Social emotional support
• Academic counseling
• Career guidance
• Needs assessment
• Psychological assessment
• Educational assessment
• Student records
• Referral management
• Follow‑up support
• Wellbeing programmes
• Classroom guidance
• Parent communication
• Report preparation
• Behaviour modification
• Discipline support
• Diversity and inclusion
• Emotional intelligence
• Computer literacySafeguarding awareness
• Student advocacy
• UAE school experience

Why Join Us

This opportunity is ideal for a School Counselor – British Curriculum professional seeking a meaningful counseling role in Dubai’s Education sector. The position offers the chance to support student wellbeing, guide academic and personal development, collaborate with teachers and parents, and contribute to a positive school environment where students receive the guidance they need to succeed.

About the Company

LEAMS Education is a Dubai‑based education group comprising British curriculum and CBSE schools with a strong focus on academic excellence, student wellbeing, inclusion, and professional development. The organisation supports students through structured learning environments, experienced academic teams, counseling support, and school systems designed to promote personal growth, emotional development, confidence, and long‑term student success.