Student Counsellor

2 weeks ago


Dubai, United Arab Emirates GEMS Education Full time
Job Description

Jumeirah College is a GEMS Premium Secondary School which delivers the National Curriculum for England, offering the full range of GCSE and A level courses. Our student body is a dynamic international community of over 1,200 students from over 62 nationalities. We take pride in the development of the whole child, recognising the importance of developing cultural and global awareness. We have a thriving enriched curriculum which provides a diverse range of activities, initiatives and charitable endeavours that both engage our student body and embed our philosophy of global awareness and world citizenship. For more information please see our website.

The College has been repeatedly judged to be Outstanding in inspections. Although non-selective at admission, our students achieve exceptional exam results which compare to top UK schools. In 2023 over 99% of GCSE results were 9-4 out of which 47% were 9, and at A level over 44% of all grades were A*/A with over 77% A*/B. This success enables our students to move on to the very top universities around the world, including Cambridge, UCL, Stanford, Monash and Toronto.

As one of the leading schools in the Middle East, Jumeirah College is the first-choice school for many families. The school is a member of BSME and COBIS. The success of the school has been repeatedly recognised with Jumeirah College being nominated for a series of awards, including being shortlisted as 'International School of the Year' by the TES.

Jumeirah College is an inclusive school.

About The Role

Due to an expansion of the school, we are seeking to recruit a well-qualified school counsellor. A Master's Degree in Psychology is a required qualification for this role. The School Counsellor will have the overall responsibility for designing and implementing a counselling programme that meets the requirements of the school and student body and enables students to achieve success in all aspects of their life.

Responsibilities as below but are not limited to:

  • 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.
  • Liaise with the Librarian to provide and update careers and college material
  • In conjunction with senior management team organise and coordinate careers session with representatives from a range of professions.
  • Establish, maintain and update a record of Alumni.
  • Establish procedures for securing external assistance for students with personal problems and emotional needs.
  • Work with the senior management team to develop experiences and activities which are beneficial for students' holistic development, and which promote responsibility, leadership skills, cooperation and other personal and social skills.
  • Maintain student records on progress, achievements, activities and interests.
  • Establish proactive guidelines and procedures to deal with bullying.
  • Establish and administer appropriate testing programmes to evaluate student aptitude and achievement.
  • Establish systems to notify parents promptly about problems in class, with school work or behavioural issues.
  • Ensure the GEMS policies, procedures, and codes of conduct are followed at all times.
  • Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical work day, where the tasks require additional commitment.
  • Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
  • Perform other duties as requested by direct & dotted reporting line managers / supervisors.

Skills

Skills Required:

  • A Master's Degree in Psychology is a required qualification for this role
  • Resilient and agile decision making skills
  • Team Player
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Positive attitude
  • Superior Interpersonal skills -patience, tolerance, empathy and enthusiasm to interact with staff and students

About your Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary to the right candidate, generous holiday allowance, medical insurance, visa if required, bi-annual flight allowance and other benefits.

We are happy to consider part-time applicants for this role.

Must be fluent in English both written and spoken. A Master's Degree in Psychology is a required qualification for this role. Please do not apply if you do not meet these criteria. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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

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