School Counsellor

Key responsibilities

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in counselling, psychology, or a related field (master’s preferred).

Minimum of four years’ counselling experience within an international school setting.

Experience working with students aged 3–18 years.

Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and student well-being frameworks.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.

Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary school environment.

A proactive, reflective, and student-centred approach to practice.

Why join GEMS SRI?

As part of GEMS Education’s flagship school, you will join a forward-thinking and innovative learning community that is redefining education. We offer a collaborative culture, outstanding professional development opportunities, and access to world-class facilities, with a strong commitment to student well-being and holistic development.