Student Counsellor (Male)
Job description / Role
Employment: Full Time
Job description
Due to the continued success of our new school GEMS Founders School Dubai, we are looking to recruit a student counsellor starting August 2025.
This is a fantastic opportunity for more experienced professionals to take the next step in their career with a global leading company and within a world-class international school located in the heart of Dubai.
We are British Schools Overseas (BSO) accredited, gaining outstanding judgements in all standards, allowing us to offer the NQT, QTS and PGCE programmes to our teachers through the TES Institute. GEMS Founders School - Dubai is truly unique and anyone who comes to work here has a wonderful opportunity to leave their mark.In line with our school vision, you will have the opportunity to grow, flourish and succeed in everything you do at GFS.
Key responsibilities:
- Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core Values.
- Establish procedures and time frames to provide students with academic, personal, social, emotional and psychological counseling.
- Work with new students to ensure a smooth adjustment to the school.
- Provide students with guidance on admission to higher education institutions.
- Organise and process recommendations for students to higher education institutions and provide assistance with application procedures.
- Provide opportunities for students to take tests for admission to higher education institutions.
- Maintain and update a list of colleges and universities which have accepted students from the school.
- Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
- Perform other duties as requested by direct and dotted reporting line managers or supervisors.
- Graduate of bachelor's degree in counselling or psychology or any other related field.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and empathy. Able to build strong relationships with students and gain their trust. Understands the importance of confidentiality and discretion.
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.
Education
Bachelor's degree in counselling or psychology.
About the Company
GEMS Education is a pioneering education company with an international network of award winning K-12 schools. Over the past 55 years GEMS has grown from one school to being a truly global company with one incredible mission – to make quality education available to every student.Over 20,000 education professionals unlock the potential of over 250,000 students across 14 countries each and every day, preparing children of all ages for real world success.
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