Assistant School Counsellor

Dubai British School Emirates Hills require an  Assistant School Counsellor to join their DSIB, BSO and KHDA rated 'Outstanding' international school from August 2022. 

Dubai British School Emirates Hills

Dubai British School Emirates Hills (DBS EH) is a thriving British international school, located in The Springs area of Dubai’s Emirates Hills. A Taaleem school, DBS EH offers high quality education to over a thousand students aged 3 to 18. Dubai British School Emirates Hills is rated ‘Outstanding’ by both the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) and British Schools Overseas (BSO).

Our mission of ‘Enjoy, Aspire, Achieve’ perfectly captures the ethos of this great school, where students thrive in a nurturing yet challenging environment - able to achieve the best possible educational outcomes and to flourish as individuals during the experience. It is this warmth of spirit that sets DBS EH apart, where every student, every member of staff and every parent can find their place. Schools are often talked about as being ‘happy places’, but DBS EH is made up of happy people - happy to be respected, valued, and appreciated, given every opportunity to succeed in a way that is meaningful to them. 

The Role

The Assistant School Counsellor supports and empowers the social, emotional, personal and academic growth of all students. The Assistant School Counsellor is an advocate for students and operates in a proactive manner, working under the guidance and supervision of the Whole School Counsellor. Working in partnership with teachers, parents, colleagues and the local and international community, she/he supports students with the resources to access the school curriculum and to achieve academic success and personal wellbeing. 

For more information, please refer to the attached Job Description. 

Person Specification:

Education: Certification in Counselling or Psychology, Teaching certification  

Experience:  

• At least two years' school-based experience or previous experience working with schools and students in a counseling capacity. 
• A degree in education/psychology/counselling. 
• A committed and creative individual with excellent organisational skills.  
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to work effectively with students and staff.

What we offer:

We are committed to developing our staff and run regular professional development workshops to ensure our teachers are equipped to provide students with the best possibly educational experience.

As this position is a 'local hire' contract, Taaleem offers an attractive tax-free salary, private medical insurance and work visa, along with great corporate discounts with many service providers in Dubai.

How to apply: Candidates are to apply directly through the TES portal and upload an up-to-date CV to accommodate your application.