School Counselor - Rabdan Charter School

Aldar Education LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldar Education is seeking an outstanding School Counselor to join Rabdan Charter School in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, for an immediate start. The School Counselor will support students' academic, personal, social and emotional development through individual counselling, group interventions, career guidance and wellbeing initiatives.

The role involves identifying students who require additional support, working with parents and school staff, and coordinating referrals to external

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Counselling is required.
• DCD licence as a School Counsellor is required.
• Minimum 2 years of school counselling experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counselling for students and groups.
• Deliver welfare and wellbeing programs for students.
• Coordinate referrals to external specialists with parents and staff.
• Support students' academic, personal and social development through counselling.
• Identify and support students requiring additional help and coordinate interventions.
• Promote positive emotional wellbeing school-wide and with the community.

Skills

Individual counselling

Group counselling

Student wellbeing

Counselling competencies

Behaviour support

Education

Bachelor of Counselling

DCD licence

Job description

School Counselor - Rabdan Charter School Job Snapshot - Role: School Counselor - Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Primary-Secondary Education - Function: Education - Experience: Minimum 2 years of school counselling experience - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Aldar Education is seeking an outstanding School Counselor to join Rabdan Charter School in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, for an immediate start. The School Counselor will support students ' academic, personal, social and emotional development through individual counselling, group interventions, career guidance and wellbeing initiatives. The role involves identifying students who require additional support, working collaboratively with parents and school staff, and coordinating referrals to external specialists when appropriate. The successful candidate will contribute to a positive and supportive school environment, helping students develop the confidence, resilience and life skills needed to manage personal challenges and achieve their educational goals. Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Counselling, possess a DCD licence as a School Counsellor and have at least two years of school counselling experience.

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Abu Dhabi
• Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
• Function: Education
• Salary: Not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality: Not specified
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Key Responsibilities

Student Counselling and Wellbeing

• Support students in developing their personal, social, emotional and academic wellbeing.
• Provide individual and group counselling appropriate to students ' developmental needs.
• Help students understand and manage behavioural, social and personal challenges.
• Deliver preventive and developmental counselling to strengthen students ' coping skills and resilience.
• Provide therapeutic interventions within the counsellor 's professional qualifications and expertise.
• Identify students who require additional support and coordinate appropriate interventions.
• Promote positive emotional wellbeing through school-wide and community awareness initiatives.
• Support students in developing practical life skills to manage difficulties before they escape.

Student Progress and Individual Support

• Monitor individual students ' academic, personal and social development.
• Identify concerns that may affect student wellbeing, behaviour or educational progress.
• Work with students to develop appropriate strategies for addressing personal and social difficulties.
• Provide targeted counselling support based on individual needs.
• Monitor students who may be at risk of social or emotional difficulties.
• Coordinate referrals to external support services when required, in consultation with parents.
• Collaborate with relevant school staff to support students requiring ongoing assistance.

Behaviour Support and Bullying Prevention

• Support students experiencing behavioural or interpersonal difficulties.
• Take appropriate steps to prevent bullying and support students affected by bullying.
• Provide conflict resolution guidance and activities where required.
• Help students develop positive relationships and appropriate social behaviour.
• Identify potential family difficulties, including domestic abuse, that may affect student development.
• Work with the pastoral team and safeguarding leads when student welfare concerns arise.
• Support a safe, respectful and inclusive school environment.

Career Guidance and Academic Pathways

• Provide students with information about career options and future educational pathways.
• Support career exploration based on students ' interests and aspirations.
• Assist students in making informed academic course selections related to their career interests.
• Help students develop job search skills, including resume writing and interview preparation.
• Maintain an accessible collection or database of career information and resources.
• Coordinate access to university-related information and support university application activities where appropriate.
• Guide students in understanding the relationship between academic choices and future opportunities.

Personal, Social and Mental Health Counselling

• Provide counselling to individual students and groups experiencing social, emotional or developmental challenges.
• Recognise cultural influences on students ' social and emotional development.
• Deliver culturally sensitive counselling approaches appropriate to the school community.
• Identify students who may benefit from specialist mental health or social support.
• Coordinate appropriate external referrals in consultation with parents.
• Work closely with pastoral staff and safeguarding leads to address student support needs.
• Contribute to preventive programmes that promote emotional awareness and wellbeing.

Parent Communication and School Collaboration

• Communicate with parents regarding student behaviour, emotional wellbeing and support requirements.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and school staff to identify and address student concerns.
• Provide appropriate guidance to families on available student support arrangements.
• Coordinate with relevant professionals when external intervention is required.
• Contribute to a consistent approach to student welfare and counselling across the school.
• Maintain culturally respectful and professional communication with the school community.

Professional Scope and Responsibilities

• Deliver counselling services within the limits of professional qualifications, training and expertise.
• Undertake guidance counselling and/or mental health counselling responsibilities according to the requirements of the position.
• Recognise situations requiring specialist intervention or external referral.
• Maintain professional standards when addressing sensitive student and family circumstances.
• Work collaboratively with the school 's pastoral and safeguarding teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Counselling.
• DCD licence as a School Counsellor.

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in school counselling.

Counselling Competencies

• Individual and group student counselling.
• Personal, social and emotional development support.
• Preventive and developmental counselling.
• Student wellbeing and behavioural support.
• Bullying prevention and conflict resolution.
• Career exploration and educational guidance.
• Culturally sensitive counselling approaches.
• Identification of students requiring additional intervention.
• Coordination with parents, pastoral teams and safeguarding leads.
• Referral to external specialists when appropriate.

Safeguarding and Student Welfare

The School Counselor will work closely with the pastoral team and safeguarding leads to support students experiencing personal, emotional, behavioural or family-related difficulties. The role requires appropriate professional judgement when identifying welfare concerns, supporting affected students and coordinating additional assistance within the counsellor 's professional scope.

About Rabdan Charter School

Rabdan Charter School is an American Curriculum school located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The school provides a diverse and progressive learning community supported by dedicated education professionals and a commitment to high-quality teaching and learning. Rabdan Charter School supports the UAE National Agenda for Emirati students and promotes an educational environment that values academic development, student wellbeing and community engagement. As part of the Aldar Education family of schools, Rabdan Charter School offers an opportunity for education professionals to contribute to the personal and academic development of students.

About Aldar Education

Aldar Education is an education group based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, operating a family of schools focused on inclusive learning, educational quality and student development. The organisation supports collaborative school communities and encourages education professionals to contribute to the academic, personal and social development of students. Through its schools, Aldar Education continues to support Abu Dhabi 's educational objectives and the development of future generations.