VISS Regional Schools Counsellor (Arabic and English Speaking)
Victoria International School of Sharjah - Al-Taawun
Kalba, Central Region/ Maleha and Khorfakkan, Sharjah
- New
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- August 2026
- Apply by:
- 30 April 2026
Job overview
Primary School Teacher-VISS Kalba
Victoria International School of Sharjah (VISS), UAE
Victoria International School of Sharjah (VISS) will enter its 19th year of operation in August 2026. The original VISS campus opened in September 2007 in Al Taawun with fewer than 200 students. Over the past 18 years, VISS has grown into a successful group of schools, with 2 IB World Schools and 3 Regional Schools offering the Australian (Victorian) Curriculum from KG to Grade 12, alongside the IB Diploma Programme. VISS now educates over 5,000 students across five campuses.
Our schools are led by an experienced international academic leadership team with extensive UAE experience, supported by the VISS Schools Group, delivering high-quality Australian and international education to a diverse global community.
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated School Counsellor to join our team. The successful candidate will support the social, emotional, and psychological wellbeing of students, ensuring they are able to fully access and engage in learning.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver high-quality teaching and learning aligned with the curriculum
Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment, with a focus on student wellbeing and safeguarding
Monitor and assess student progress and provide constructive feedback
Build positive partnerships with parents and colleagues
Contribute to school initiatives and continuous improvement
Qualifications & Experience
Master’s degree in Counselling, Psychology, or a related field
Arabic and English speaking
Experience working within a school counselling setting
Strong understanding of safeguarding and student wellbeing
Experience in the Middle East is preferred
What We Offer
Competitive employment package
Housing options (apartment or housing allowance)
Annual flight allowance for employee, spouse, and up to two children
Medical insurance for employee, spouse, and up to two children
Discounted tuition fees
Ongoing professional development
About VISS
Victoria International School of Sharjah educates students from over 80 nationalities and is the largest provider of the Victorian F–10 curriculum outside Australia.
Our mission is to empower students to become confident global citizens and lifelong learners, equipped to thrive in an ever-changing world.
About the East Coast
https://www.visitsharjah.com/en/
https://www.visitsharjah.com/en/regions/east-coast/
Our Values:
Learning | Excellence | Diversity | Community | Integrity
If you are passionate about educational excellence and would like to join a thriving international school community, we encourage you to apply directly to VISS Kalba Leadership team
About Victoria International School of Sharjah - Al-Taawun
- Victoria International School of Sharjah - Al-Taawun
- P.O. Box 68600, Al Taawun Street, Al Mamzar, Sharjah
- Dubai
- United Arab Emirates
Victoria International School of Sharjah is a mainstream, all-through, independent, international school for children ages 3-18. It has 5 campuses situated in Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates with a staffing profile of 550
The original flagship school teaches the Victorian version of the Australian curriculum. It opened in 2007 on a purpose-built site on the border of Dubai and Sharjah. we currently have 3 regional campuses located on Kalba, Khorfakkan and Melihea
The school’s primary focus is to meet the learning needs of the students and to help achieve excellent outcomes. As an all-though school the education is divided in to three stages; early learning, primary, and secondary. It is a fully co-educational school owned by the government of Sharjah and managed as a private school in collaboration with the Victorian Department of Education and Training.
Group CEO
Dean Pyrah
Vision and Values
The school’s vision is to provide a welcoming environment that challenges students. It fosters respect and encourages pupils to become responsible citizens. It aims to help develop students and help them to become knowledgeable, critical thinkers who are confident and reflective.
The school’s core values are Excellence, Diversity, Learning, Integrity and Community.
The school’s curriculum is based on three frameworks from Australia as well as the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. In the Early Learning Centre the framework used is called the Victorian Developmental Framework, from Grade 1 to 10 the framework followed is the Victorian Essential Leaning Standards. In the final two years it will be International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
All teachers at the school will be offered accommodation, a monthly tax free salary, annual airfares (for employee, spouse and 2 dependent children) and subsidised schooling (for up to 2 children).
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