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School Counsellor - Student Wellbeing

Job Snapshot

Role: School Counsellor
Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Education Management
Function: Social Service
Experience: School counselling experience preferred
Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview

School Counsellor in Dubai, UAE is an important Education Management opportunity for a student wellbeing professional who can provide emotional support, counselling guidance, and safeguarding-focused care within a structured school environment. This role is ideal for a compassionate counsellor who can support students, parents, teachers, and school leadership while helping build a positive, inclusive, and safe learning community.

Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Education Management
Function: Social Service
Salary: 7000-12000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The School Counsellor will provide confidential student support, promote emotional wellbeing, and work closely with school teams to identify and respond to student welfare needs. The role supports individual counselling, group guidance, parent communication, staff wellbeing, and school-wide programmes that strengthen mental health awareness, student confidence, and a caring school culture.

Key Responsibilities

* Provide one-to-one counselling support to students within professional confidentiality and safeguarding boundaries.
* Assess student needs and determine appropriate support within the school counselling environment.
* Maintain an approachable and accessible counselling service for students, staff, and parents.
* Explain confidentiality limits clearly to students before and during counselling support.
* Offer guidance and advice to students, parents, and staff when emotional health or wellbeing concerns arise.
* Deliver group support sessions when shared student concerns are identified and suitable for group work.
* Communicate with teachers, school nurses, heads of year, and senior leaders regarding student welfare where appropriate.
* Ensure all students have fair and equal access to the school counselling service.
* Monitor school-related factors that may affect students’ emotional wellbeing at individual, year group, or whole-school level.
* Liaise with parents regarding student welfare while respecting confidentiality and safeguarding procedures.
* Guide school staff in recognizing and supporting students facing emotional health or wellbeing challenges.
* Provide counselling support to staff members when needed, including stress, burnout, and work-life balance concerns.
* Refer staff or students to external support services when additional specialist help is required.
* Promote a positive, inclusive, and safe school culture across the learning community.
* Develop and support school-wide counselling and wellbeing programmes for common student needs.
* Serve on the school wellbeing committee and contribute to student and staff wellbeing initiatives.
* Collaborate with teachers, counsellors, and school leaders to identify wellbeing needs and implement practical support.
* Support programmes focused on physical, mental, emotional, and social wellbeing.
* Keep informed about child protection policies and liaise with the child protection coordinator when required.
* Promote awareness of the counselling service through appropriate communication with students, staff, and parents.
* Research workshops, seminars, CPD opportunities, and external resources related to youth wellbeing and counselling.
* Maintain professional knowledge of current counselling practices, student wellbeing trends, and youth development issues.
* Attend external supervision sessions and prepare counselling service reports when requested.

Ideal Profile

* Relevant qualification in counselling, psychology, social work, student wellbeing, or a related field.
* Experience working in a school counselling, student support, or child wellbeing role.
* Strong understanding of student emotional health, safeguarding, confidentiality, and child protection practice.
* Ability to support students with empathy, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity.
* Confident communication skills for working with students, parents, teachers, nurses, and senior school leaders.
* Ability to design and support wellbeing programmes for students and staff.
* Calm and balanced approach when dealing with sensitive welfare concerns.
* Strong documentation, reporting, and case management skills.
* Commitment to professional development and continuous improvement in counselling practice.
* UK-enhanced DBS, police clearance, or equivalent background check required for appointment.

Skills Set

* Student counselling
* Emotional wellbeing support
* Child protection awareness
* Safeguarding practice
* Confidential case handling
* Parent communication
* Staff wellbeing support
* Group guidance sessions
* Mental health awareness
* School wellbeing programmes
* Crisis support awareness
* External agency coordination
* Report writing
* CPD research
* Inclusive school culture support

Why Join Us

* Contribute to student wellbeing within a respected school network in Dubai’s expanding education sector.
* Support meaningful programmes that improve emotional health, confidence, and student safety.
* Work closely with teachers, parents, and senior leaders to create a caring learning environment.
* Build professional experience in school counselling, safeguarding, and whole-school wellbeing.
* Join a school community that values inclusion, student welfare, and high standards of professional conduct.

About the Company

GEMS Education is a leading private education provider in the UAE, operating schools that support academic growth, student wellbeing, and safe learning environments. The organization is committed to strong safeguarding standards, inclusive education, and developing school communities where students and staff can thrive.

Job Title School Counsellor - Student Wellbeing Job Description School Counsellor - Student Wellbeing Job Snapshot Role: School Counsellor Location: Dubai, UAE Industry: Education Management Function: Social Service Experience: School counselling experience preferred Job Type: Full-time Position Overview School Counsellor in Dubai, UAE is an important Education Management opportunity for a student wellbeing professional who can provide emotional support, counselling guidance, and safeguarding-focused care within a structured school environment. This role is ideal for a compassionate counsellor who can support students, parents, teachers, and school leadership while helping build a positive, inclusive, and safe learning community. Job Details Country: UAE City: Dubai Industry: Education Management Function: Social Service Salary: 7000-12000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time Role Context The School Counsellor will provide confidential student support, promote emotional wellbeing, and work closely with school teams to identify and respond to student welfare needs. The role supports individual counselling, group guidance, parent communication, staff wellbeing, and school-wide programmes that strengthen mental health awareness, student confidence, and a caring school culture. Key Responsibilities * Provide one-to-one counselling support to students within professional confidentiality and safeguarding boundaries. * Assess student needs and determine appropriate support within the school counselling environment. * Maintain an approachable and accessible counselling service for students, staff, and parents. * Explain confidentiality limits clearly to students before and during counselling support. * Offer guidance and advice to students, parents, and staff when emotional health or wellbeing concerns arise. * Deliver group support sessions when shared student concerns are identified and suitable for group work. * Communicate with teachers, school nurses, heads of year, and senior leaders regarding student welfare where appropriate. * Ensure all students have fair and equal access to the school counselling service. * Monitor school-related factors that may affect students’ emotional wellbeing at individual, year group, or whole-school level. * Liaise with parents regarding student welfare while respecting confidentiality and safeguarding procedures. * Guide school staff in recognizing and supporting students facing emotional health or wellbeing challenges. * Provide counselling support to staff members when needed, including stress, burnout, and work-life balance concerns. * Refer staff or students to external support services when additional specialist help is required. * Promote a positive, inclusive, and safe school culture across the learning community. * Develop and support school-wide counselling and wellbeing programmes for common student needs. * Serve on the school wellbeing committee and contribute to student and staff wellbeing initiatives. * Collaborate with teachers, counsellors, and school leaders to identify wellbeing needs and implement practical support. * Support programmes focused on physical, mental, emotional, and social wellbeing. * Keep informed about child protection policies and liaise with the child protection coordinator when required. * Promote awareness of the counselling service through appropriate communication with students, staff, and parents. * Research workshops, seminars, CPD opportunities, and external resources related to youth wellbeing and counselling. * Maintain professional knowledge of current counselling practices, student wellbeing trends, and youth development issues. * Attend external supervision sessions and prepare counselling service reports when requested. Ideal Profile * Relevant qualification in counselling, psychology, social work, student wellbeing, or a related field. * Experience working in a school counselling, student support, or child wellbeing role. * Strong understanding of student emotional health, safeguarding, confidentiality, and child protection practice. * Ability to support students with empathy, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity. * Confident communication skills for working with students, parents, teachers, nurses, and senior school leaders. * Ability to design and support wellbeing programmes for students and staff. * Calm and balanced approach when dealing with sensitive welfare concerns. * Strong documentation, reporting, and case management skills. * Commitment to professional development and continuous improvement in counselling practice. * UK-enhanced DBS, police clearance, or equivalent background check required for appointment. Skills Set * Student counselling * Emotional wellbeing support * Child protection awareness * Safeguarding practice * Confidential case handling * Parent communication * Staff wellbeing support * Group guidance sessions * Mental health awareness * School wellbeing programmes * Crisis support awareness * External agency coordination * Report writing * CPD research * Inclusive school culture support Why Join Us * Contribute to student wellbeing within a respected school network in Dubai’s expanding education sector. * Support meaningful programmes that improve emotional health, confidence, and student safety. * Work closely with teachers, parents, and senior leaders to create a caring learning environment. * Build professional experience in school counselling, safeguarding, and whole-school wellbeing. * Join a school community that values inclusion, student welfare, and high standards of professional conduct. About the Company GEMS Education is a leading private education provider in the UAE, operating schools that support academic growth, student wellbeing, and safe learning environments. The organization is committed to strong safeguarding standards, inclusive education, and developing school communities where students and staff can thrive. Post Details

Job Start Date Salary from 7000.00 Salary to 12000.00 Number of Vacancies 1 Location Job Location -> UAE Location City Dubai

Desired Candidate's Profile Gender No Preference Nationality Candidate Current Location Job Classification Job Type Job Type -> Full-time Industry Type Job Industry -> Education Management Job Function Job Functions -> Social Service Employers Details Company Gems Education UAE Contact Person HR Manager Designation HRM Telephone 971558817336 Email resmus2010gmail.com