School Counseller
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About the Role
GEMS Education is looking for a School Counsellor to join GEMS Founders School, Masdar City in Abu Dhabi. The role involves providing individual and group counselling, supporting crisis intervention, and driving school-wide wellbeing programs.
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Responsibilities
- Provide individual and group counselling for all stakeholders
- Support crisis intervention and develop personalized support plans
- Drive school wide wellbeing programs, workshops, and awareness campaigns aligned with the school’s pastoral care framework
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, and leadership to identify student needs and implement interventions
- Maintain confidential and accurate case records in line with safeguarding and regulatory guidelines
- Contribute to policy development and the creation of a safe, inclusive, supportive school environment
- Offer counseling and support to school staff, including teachers, administrators, and other staff members
- Address issues related to stress, burnout, and work life balance for staff
- Promote a positive and inclusive school culture
- Develop and implement school wide counseling programs to address common student needs
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education, or equivalent
- Minimum of 2 years' experience working as a School Counsellor, Guidance Counsellor, or in a similar student support role
- Experience working with children and adolescents in an educational setting
- Ability to work collaboratively with students, parents, teachers, and external agencies
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Job Description
- GEMS Founders School, Masdar City are looking for a School Counseller to join the team.
- GEMS Founders School, Masdar City Abu Dhabi, is an international UK curriculum a co educational school.
Student Support
- Provide individual and group counselling for all stakeholders.
- Support crisis intervention and develop personalized support plans.
- Drive school wide wellbeing programs, workshops, and awareness campaigns aligned with the school’s pastoral care framework.
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, and leadership to identify student needs and implement interventions.
- Maintain confidential and accurate case records in line with safeguarding and regulatory guidelines.
- Contribute to policy development and the creation of a safe, inclusive, supportive school environment.
Staff Support
- Offer counseling and support to school staff, including teachers, administrators, and other staff members.
- Address issues related to stress, burnout, and work life balance.
- Provide referrals to external resources for staff members in need of additional support.
School Culture and Climate
- Promote a positive and inclusive school culture.
- Develop and implement school wide counseling programs to address common student needs.
- Collaborate with school administrators to create a supportive and safe learning environment.
Education & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education, or equivalent.
- Relevant professional counselling certification or licensure is desirable.
- Training in safeguarding, child protection, mental health support, or wellbeing programmes is advantageous.
Experience
- Minimum of 2 years' experience working as a School Counsellor, Guidance Counsellor, or in a similar student support role.
- Experience working with children and adolescents in an educational setting.
- Ability to work collaboratively with students, parents, teachers, and external agencies to support student wellbeing.
- Previous experience in an international school environment is desirable.
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