All Stages Student Counsellor

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate, experienced, and proactive Student Counsellor to join our CBSE school in Dubai. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting students' academic, social, emotional, and personal development while fostering a safe, inclusive, and positive school environment. The counsellor will work closely with students, parents, teachers, school leaders, and external professionals to promote student wellbeing and success.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counselling to students experiencing academic, emotional, behavioural, or social challenges.
• Support students in developing resilience, self-awareness, emotional regulation, and positive interpersonal skills.
• Identify students requiring additional support and develop appropriate intervention plans.
• Collaborate with teachers, school leaders, and parents to address student concerns and monitor progress.
• 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, and career or higher education planning where applicable.
• Maintain confidential student records in accordance with school policies and UAE regulations.
• Respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns and child protection matters, following the school's safeguarding policies and reporting procedures.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and contribute to student support plans.
• Refer students to external specialists or agencies when necessary and coordinate follow-up support.
• Promote a positive school culture through wellbeing initiatives and preventive counselling programmes.
• Assist in crisis intervention and provide support during emergencies or critical incidents.
• Contribute to policy development related to student wellbeing, safeguarding, and mental health.
• Maintain accurate documentation, reports, and case records.

Qualifications

• 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 of 2–5 years of counselling experience, preferably in a CBSE or international school.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development, learning needs, and behavioural intervention strategies.
• Familiarity with CBSE guidelines and student wellbeing practices is an advantage.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, families, and staff from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality and professional ethics.
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of Hindi or other Indian languages is an advantage.

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.