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School Counsellor
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Job Purpose:
Organise and provide academic, personal, social, emotional and career counseling for students. Overall responsibility for designing and implementing a counseling programme that meets the requirements of the school and student body and enables students to achieve success in all aspects of their life.
Key Accountabilities:
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. 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 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 workday, 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.
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A degree in education/psychology/counseling. Excellent interpersonal skills and empathy. Able to build strong relationships with students and gain their trust. Understands the importance of confidentiality and discretion. At least one year’s school-based experience or previous experience working with schools and students in a counseling capacity.
This position falls under local admin hiring protocols, and only candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted .
Education
Teaching, Counselling ,Psychology, Social Work
Job Location Dubai, UAE Company Industry Education Job Role Education Career Level Mid Career - Over 2 years experience Years of Experience Min: 1 Max: 5 Residence Location United Arab Emirates
GEMS WELLINGTON ACADEMY - SILICON OASIS
Education Dubai, United Arab Emirates GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis is committed to personalised learning; every child’s journey is different - from the moment a child steps into our school until the day they graduate. Our school provides a progression from the Early Years Nursery into the Foundation Stage, through to an enriched and developed Primary and Secondary National Curriculum for England offering. Our studen... ts leave WSO with the widest range of qualification pathways in the UAE and a remarkable 97% of our graduates are currently pursuing higher education at globally renowned universities. The Foundation Stage at Wellington Academy has been rated Outstanding by the KHDA for ten consecutive years providing an engaging, supportive and empowering environment for our youngest students. GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis has an award-winning Physical Education department boasting an extensive range of sports facilities and opportunities taught by specialist teachers before, during and after school, including Football, Rugby, Tennis, Basketball, Cricket, Netball, Rounders and Swimming. GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis is the Centre of Excellence for Performance and Theatre Tech is a beacon of excellence internationally – partnered with both UDO, URDANG International and West End Stage London. WSO is a pioneering school in the UAE, setting the benchmark for educational diversity. We proudly offer the widest range of post-16 pathways in the country, providing students with unparalleled choices for their academic journey. With six pathways, these options include four ‘traditional’ pathways, featuring IB Diploma Programme, IB Career-Related Programme, BTEC, and A-Levels. Our fifth pathway enables students to customise their education by selecting subjects from a combination of IB, BTEC, and A-Level offerings to align their choices with their individual needs and interests. At WSO, we offer a sixth pathway, introducing students to ASDAN International Awards and short courses. ASDAN provides a holistic and adaptable education with hands-on, experiential learning, reflecting our commitment to meet the diverse needs and aspirations of every student. We take immense pride in our students’ remarkable achievements, which are a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence. With a 97% A-Level pass rate, including an impressive 41% achieving A*-B grades, our students consistently excel in their academic pursuits. Additionally, our IB Diploma Programme graduates boast an outstanding 92% pass rate, with 11% of our students achieving an exceptional score of 40 or more. Our dedication to providing diverse pathways to success is reflected in our 100% BTEC pass rate, with an outstanding 81% of all grades at distinction level.