Student Counsellor 

Education and Training
Dubai
June 23, 2025
Full Time
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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 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 iPGCE 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 & dotted reporting line managers / supervisors.

Skills

  • 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 Degree in Counselling or Psychology

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