Student Counsellor

GEMS Education; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

GEMS Founders School – Dubai South is recruiting a Student Counsellor to support students and families from August 2026. The role sits within a British-curriculum setting, offering outstanding accreditation and opportunities to contribute to school culture.

You will collaborate with teachers, parents and the wider community to promote wellbeing, resilience and academic success through individual sessions and group activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Counselling or Psychology is required.
• 3–4 years work experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrates a creative and enthusiastic approach.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work with students, parents and colleagues.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Creative and enthusiastic

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Counselling

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Job description

Job Description

Due to the continued success of our new school, GEMS Founders School – Dubai South, we are seeking to recruit a Student Counsellor available for August 2026.

We are British Schools Overseas (BSO) accredited, gaining Outstanding judgments in all standards, allowing us to offer the NQT, QTS and iPGCE programmes to our teachers through the TES Institute.

GEMS Founders School, Dubai is truly unique and anyone who comes to work here has a wonderful opportunity to leave their mark. In line with our school vision, you will have the opportunity to Grow, Flourish and Succeed in everything you do at GFD.

Qualifications & Responsibilities

• Embody and role model our core values of Grow, Flourish, Discover
• Holds a Bachelor's degree in Counselling or Bachelor's degree in Psychology
• 3–4 years work experience in a similar role
• A creative and enthusiastic approach, both inside and outside the classroom
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills to work closely with colleagues, students and parents
• Be willing to make a positive contribution to our school community and culture through active engagement in our extra-curricular programme and community-based events