Student Counsellor - CBSE School

Gems Education UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 10,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Gems Education UAE in Dubai is seeking a Student Counsellor to support academic and emotional development within a CBSE school environment.

This full-time position involves providing counselling, maintaining records, and working collaboratively with teachers, parents, and external specialists to promote student wellbeing and safety.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's in Psychology and 2-5 years of relevant experience, along with strong communication skills and a commitment to inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology, Counselling, Clinical Psychology, or related field.
• Professional counselling qualification or licence recognised in the UAE.
• 2 to 5 years of counselling experience, preferably in a CBSE or international school.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counselling for students facing challenges.
• Help students develop emotional regulation and interpersonal skills.
• Identify students who require additional support and develop intervention plans.

Skills

Student counselling

School counselling

CBSE school support

Child development

Adolescent development

Emotional wellbeing

Academic counselling

Behavioural intervention

Education

Master's degree in Psychology or related field

Professional counselling qualification or licence

Job description

Position Overview

Student Counsellor – CBSE School in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

This full‑time role supports students in academic, emotional, social, behavioural, and personal development within a CBSE school community.

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Salary: 10,000–16,000 AED per month (subject to confirmation).

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counselling for students facing academic, emotional, behavioural, social, or adjustment‑related challenges.
• Help students develop resilience, self‑awareness, emotional regulation, confidence, positive decision‑making, and healthy interpersonal skills.
• Identify students who require additional support and develop appropriate intervention plans in collaboration with relevant school teams.
• Work with teachers, parents, and school leaders to address student concerns, monitor progress, and provide practical guidance.
• Conduct classroom sessions and workshops on wellbeing, mental health awareness, bullying prevention, digital citizenship, stress management, and life skills.
• Support students during transitions, including new admissions, grade progression, peer adjustment, and career or higher education planning where applicable.
• Maintain confidential student records, counselling notes, reports, and case documentation in line with school policies and UAE regulations.
• Respond to safeguarding and child protection concerns by following school reporting procedures and supporting student safety.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and contribute to student support plans, behaviour plans, and wellbeing interventions.
• Refer students to external specialists or agencies when additional professional support is required and coordinate follow‑up where appropriate.
• Promote a positive school culture through preventive counselling programmes, wellbeing initiatives, awareness campaigns, and student support activities.
• Assist with crisis intervention and provide appropriate emotional support during emergencies or critical incidents.
• Contribute to policy development and review related to student wellbeing, safeguarding, mental health, and counselling practice.
• Support teachers with strategies to manage student wellbeing concerns while respecting confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Build trusted relationships with students and families from diverse cultural backgrounds through empathy, discretion, and clear communication.

Ideal Profile

• Master's degree in Psychology, Counselling, School Counselling, Clinical Psychology, or a related field.
• Professional counselling qualification or licence recognised in the UAE is preferred.
• Minimum 2 to 5 years of counselling experience, preferably within a CBSE or international school environment.
• Strong knowledge of child and adolescent development, learning needs, behavioural intervention strategies, and school‑based wellbeing support.
• Familiarity with CBSE guidelines, Indian school environments, and student wellbeing practices is an advantage.
• Ability to provide counselling support with compassion, confidentiality, professional ethics, and sound judgment.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection, crisis response, student welfare, and appropriate referral procedures.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, listening, and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, parents, teachers, school leaders, and external professionals.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to maintain accurate records, reports, intervention plans, and confidential documentation.
• Proficiency in English is required.
• Knowledge of Hindi or other Indian languages is an advantage.
• Student‑centred approach with patience, cultural sensitivity, resilience, and a commitment to inclusive education.
• UK‑enhanced DBS or equivalent police check will be required before appointment.

Skills Set

• Student counselling
• School counselling
• CBSE school support
• Child development
• Adolescent development
• Emotional wellbeing
• Academic counselling
• Behavioural intervention
• Individual counselling
• Group counselling
• Crisis intervention
• Safeguarding
• Child protection
• Mental health awareness
• Bullying prevention
• Digital citizenship
• Stress management
• Life skills education
• Transition support
• Parent guidance
• Teacher collaboration
• Confidential record keeping
• Case documentation
• Student support plans
• External specialist referral
• Conflict resolution
• Cultural sensitivity
• English communication
• Hindi language advantage

Why Join Us

This role offers the opportunity to make a direct and lasting difference in the lives of students within a respected CBSE school community in Dubai, supporting young people with care, structure, and professional integrity while contributing to a safe, inclusive, and wellbeing‑focused school culture.

About the Company

GEMS Education is a leading education provider in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, known for strong school communities, student wellbeing, safeguarding standards, and quality learning across multiple curricula. Within its CBSE school environment, it supports students through structured academic guidance, pastoral care, inclusive practices, and family engagement.