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School Counselor

Amity International School - Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi

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Salary:
Undisclosed
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Apply by:
12 February 2020

Job overview

Amity International school is looking to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic and highly motivated School Counselor to support our pupils and staff in school. 

We are looking for an experienced  counselor to join our team as soon as possible in 2020 (Spring term or Summer term start desirable).

Organise and provide academic, personal, social, emotional and career counseling for students and staff.

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.

The School:

AIS provides an exemplary education tailored to the needs of each student in a British Curriculum School. The curriculum is enhanced by an international focus, a wide range of co-curricular activities, field trips, an in-house sailing club and project-based learning. AIS students are fortunate to experience the joy of learning in a vibrant and engaging environment.

Our state-of-the-art, purpose-built facilities provide a stimulating learning and social environment for our students. Our facilities include spacious classrooms flooded with natural light, a boat house, libraries, ICT suite, music and art rooms, 400m running track, Olympic sized swimming pool, indoor and outdoor play areas, a sports hall and an auditorium. The stunning interior creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere so that our staff and students can learn and play in a world class educational environment.

Remuneration:

In return for your passion in delivering a quality education, we offer you a competitive tax- free salary, accommodation, an annual flight allowance, and healthcare.

To Apply:

Applicants should complete the application form and include a 2-page CV including a professional photo, a letter of application, passport copy, scanned degree certificate and the details of two professional referees.

A degree in education/psychology/counselling. At least two years school-based experience or previous experience working with schools and students in an counseling capacity.

The post-holder will be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children with whom he/she comes into contact. They must ensure compliance with the School's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Statement at all times. This appointment will be subject to checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service and with past employers.

Please send completed applications to careers@amityabudhabi.ae Interviews will be conducted in Abu Dhabi or via Skype.

Start date for this position will be as soon as possible in 2020 (Spring term or Summer term start desirable).

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About Amity International School - Abu Dhabi

Amity International School is a private all-through school in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The school is part of the Amity Education Group, a not-for-profit Education Foundation with campuses across the world.

The city of Abu Dhabi is the nation’s capital and its second largest behind Dubai. The school itself is located close to Deerfields Mall on the Abu Dhabi - Dubai highway. The school follows the National Curriculum for England (NCfE) and is staffed primarily by teachers trained in the United Kingdom. Job applications are open to all nations with English as its first language.

The school is located on a state-of-the-art, 15 acre campus and facilities include an Olympic Pool, full-size football pitch, 400m running track,  ICT rooms, language lab, special needs classrooms, 600 seat auditorium, specialist art rooms, black box theatre, drama room and libraries for all educational stages.  Amity's boat house boasts Royal Yacht Association accreditation and offers a wide range of activities  including sailing, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding and wind surfing.

Executive Principal

Sarah Wade

Values and vision

Amity International School is committed to providing an outstanding education, developing a strong community and providing inspirational teaching. Students and staff promote independent learning, critical thinking and self-reflection in a caring and stimulating environment. As talented educators, knowledgeable in their subject areas, Amity teachers go beyond developing the mastery of skills and the acquisition of knowledge, also providing a holistic education in which the emotional and physical well-being of every student is developed.

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