School Counsellor - Sept 2022

THE SCHOOL

Al Shohub Private School was founded in 1999 by Her Highness Sheikha Shaikha Bint Saif Al Nahyan to provide exceptional education in Abu Dhabi.

We are located in the heart of Khalifa City in Abu Dhabi in a purpose-built educational facility. Al Shohub is a British curriculum through school offering places from FS to Year 13 with co-ed provision from FS to Year 6 and an all-girls environment in secondary. 

The large majority of our students are Emiratis. Our school is deeply rooted in the values of the Emirati community, driven by the aspirations of parents, and guided by the requirements of our regulatory body, ADEK.

WHAT WE OFFER OUR STAFF 

• A manageable workload, typically email free weekends and evenings, a positive work-life balance 
• Opportunities to grow professionally with a CPD budget allocated for every staff member and increased leadership opportunities within each phase 
• Availability of resources with the allocation of departmental budgets to enable elevated attention to and support with student wellbeing and pastoral care
• Prioritised staff wellbeing across the school, consultative leadership, a positive work environment

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM OUR STAFF 

• Stay current by reading widely around their area of specialism
• Commit to the wellbeing and academic growth of every child at Al Shohub 
• Engage in the growth of the school and actively initiate and participate in all aspects of that growth 
• A continued willingness to grow as practitioners by seeking out and actively participating in internal and external CPD opportunities 
• A positive, professional can-do attitude, collegial, avoiding negativity and casual gossip

THE ROLE

We are looking for a female School Counsellor for a September 2022 start. 

Qualification Requirements 

Please note, the requirements below are not aspirational; we cannot obtain a license from the local regulator for candidates not meeting the qualifications criteria. We require:     

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Services or equivalent   
• Master's Degree in Social Services or an equivalent would be advantageous   

Experience Requirements 

• Minimum 2 years post qualification experience in school counselling or other counselling experience required 

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills 

• Good understanding of adolescent and child development and common concerns faced in a school environment and within the educational system in general 
• A working understanding of how a range of factors can inhibit students’ physical, social and intellectual development
• A good understanding of child protection and experience of working within the policies and procedures of an organisation 
• Good personal Administration and Organisation skills
• A high level of professionalism 
• Self-awareness and reflection, personal drive and resilience
• Good written and oral communication
• An ability to work and contribute in a team
• A commitment to the safeguarding and well-being of young people
• Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age and ethnic background 
• Maintain the highest levels of confidentiality and professionalism
• Female only

Al Shohub Private School is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children. All employees 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 past employers.