Well-Being & Guidance Counselor (K-12)

GEMS Education; Dubai; Presencial; Confidential; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

GEMS School of Research and Innovation in Dubai is seeking a dedicated School Counsellor to join our Student Services team. The role will support the emotional, social, and academic well‑being of students from FS1 to Year 13, ensuring counselling is embedded within the broader school experience.

You will work closely with students, staff, parents and external professionals to create a safe, inclusive environment where every learner can thrive, while contributing to safeguarding and wellbeing

Formación

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Counselling, Psychology, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum of four years’ counselling experience within an international school setting.

Responsabilidades

• Provide confidential counselling and targeted emotional support to students across all year groups.
• Support students in managing academic, social, and emotional challenges through individual and group interventions.
• Contribute to whole-school well-being initiatives, workshops, and awareness programmes.
• Work with teachers to embed well-being, resilience, and emotional intelligence into the curriculum.
• Identify students requiring additional support and collaborate with pastoral and inclusion teams.
• Promote positive mental health, digital well-being, and healthy coping strategies across the school community.
• Engage with parents and external professionals to ensure a holistic approach to student support.
• Contribute to safeguarding processes and maintain accurate, confidential records in line with KHDA and school policies.
• Support career and university guidance activities where required, including student progression planning.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship-building

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Counselling/Psychology

Master’s degree preferred

Descripción del empleo

GEMS School of Research and Innovation in Dubai is seeking a dedicated School Counsellor to join our Student Services team. The role will support the emotional, social, and academic well‑being of students from FS1 to Year 13, ensuring counselling is embedded within the broader school experience.

You will work closely with students, staff, parents and external professionals to create a safe, inclusive environment where every learner can thrive, while contributing to safeguarding and wellbeing