Student Wellbeing Counselor (School-Based)

GEMS Education; Dubai; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

GEMS Education in Dubai is seeking a dedicated School Counsellor to support students’ emotional, social, and academic development. You will conduct individual and group counselling, coordinate with teachers and parents, implement wellbeing programs, and help create a safe, inclusive school climate across all grade levels.

The role requires safeguarding awareness, confidentiality, and collaboration with external mental health professionals to provide timely support when needed.

Qualifications

• A degree in education/psychology/counseling.
• At least one year of school-based counselling experience.
• Experience working with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counselling sessions to address personal, social, and emotional issues.
• Conduct group counselling sessions to help students develop social skills and peer relationships.
• Offer crisis intervention and support for students facing urgent emotional challenges.
• Develop and implement social and emotional development programmes promoting emotional health and self-awareness.
• Organise and lead school-wide initiatives to foster a supportive and inclusive school climate.
• Establish and maintain anti-bullying programmes and create a safe school environment.
• Develop behavioural intervention plans and monitor their effectiveness.
• Coordinate with external mental health professionals and agencies for additional student support services.
• Work with teachers and staff to identify and support students with social and emotional needs.
• Provide training and resources for teachers on social-emotional learning and student behaviour.
• Engage with parents through workshops and meetings to address their children’s social and emotional development.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of student counselling sessions and interventions.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of social and emotional programmes and make improvements as needed.
• Stay updated on best practices and developments in the field of social and emotional counselling.

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Confidentiality

Diversity & inclusion

Counselling knowledge

Education

Degree in education/psychology/counseling

Job description

GEMS Education in Dubai is seeking a dedicated School Counsellor to support students’ emotional, social, and academic development. You will conduct individual and group counselling, coordinate with teachers and parents, implement wellbeing programs, and help create a safe, inclusive school climate across all grade levels.

The role requires safeguarding awareness, confidentiality, and collaboration with external mental health professionals to provide timely support when needed.