Student Wellbeing & Resilience Counselor

International Schools Partnership; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

International Schools Partnership is seeking a School Counsellor for Smart Vision School in Dubai to support student wellbeing through individual and group counselling, preventative programmes, and early intervention. The role collaborates with families, staff, and external agencies to ensure a safe, inclusive environment aligned with KHDA and UAE safeguarding standards.

You will deliver workshops, contribute to school wellbeing initiatives, and maintain professional boundaries while promoting

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology, Counselling, or a related field is required.
• Recognised counselling qualification or professional certification.
• Minimum two years’ experience working with children or adolescents.
• Strong understanding of child development, mental health, and safeguarding practices.
• Excellent communication, listening, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential individual and group counselling to students facing emotional, social, behavioural, or academic challenges.
• Support students in coping strategies, resilience, self-confidence, and relationships.
• Identify students needing additional emotional or behavioural support and provide early intervention.
• Support students during transitions and personal challenges.
• Maintain professional boundaries and create a safe environment for students.
• Support safeguarding and child protection policies and maintain records in line with regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to whole-school wellbeing initiatives and programmes.
• Deliver workshops on emotional wellbeing, resilience, relationships, and mental health awareness.
• Collaborate with teachers, leadership, and inclusion staff to support students effectively.
• Provide guidance to teachers on supporting students’ emotional and behavioural needs.

Skills

Counselling skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Education

Degree in Psychology or Counselling

Job description

International Schools Partnership is seeking a School Counsellor for Smart Vision School in Dubai to support student wellbeing through individual and group counselling, preventative programmes, and early intervention. The role collaborates with families, staff, and external agencies to ensure a safe, inclusive environment aligned with KHDA and UAE safeguarding standards.

You will deliver workshops, contribute to school wellbeing initiatives, and maintain professional boundaries while promoting