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School Counsellor (Wellbeing)

School Counsellor (Wellbeing)

Victoria International School of Sharjah

United Arab Emirates

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Salary:
Competitive salary, airfares, discounted tuition, accommodation immigration costs- for employee, spouse and up to 2 dependent children
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
To be confirmed (August 2023 at latest, preferred immediate start)
Apply by:
31 January 2023

Job overview

School Counselor


VISS- Tawuun currently has a full-time opportunity for an experienced School /Counsellor working full-time in a school environment

The successful candidate will join our Well-being team in the Secondary school to provide counseling within the Secondary School to students experiencing psychological, social, behavioural, or emotional difficulties. The role is predominately a secondary school position however from time to time the Counsellor’s expertise may be required in the ELC and Primary school to support the leadership and well-being teams.

Victoria International School of Sharjah is an innovative and diverse learning community


Essential to the role:


  • Qualification in a relevant discipline with a Bachelor’s minimum
  • Provide individual and group counseling to students with identified concerns and needs
  • Ideally have a minimum of 2-3 years of counseling experience in a school setting
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Experience working with or having a good understanding of students and children aged 5-18
  • To consult and collaborate effectively with parents, academic teams, and external sources regarding students with identified needs and concerns
  • A genuine passion for working with school-aged students
  • Review and advise on an effective referral and follow-up process
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills to work closely with students and parents
  • A proactive and enthusiastic approach
  • Contribute to the effective wellbeing goals of the school
  • Understanding the religious and cultural context in the region
  • Ability to give attention to detail as in record keeping and careful follow-up
  • To be professional with high ethics when working with staff, students, and their families
  • Any duties deemed essential to the role

All candidates must consent to or have a current Working with Children Check

All Candidates must be registered with the relevant governing Association in their home country.

ATTRIBUTES

  • Excellent interpersonal skills  
  • Experience working in schools preferred
  • Experience working in cultural and religious diverse communities
  • An ability to build rapport and trust and communicate effectively with students
  • Strong planning and organisational skills  
  • Proven ability to work well autonomously and as part of a collaborative team  
  • Ability to assess the learning and emotional needs of young people
  • Dynamic and Inspiring personality
  • Resourceful  
  • A good sense of humour  


Please submit your current CV and a cover letter to Julie Howell

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About Victoria International School of Sharjah

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+971 577 1999

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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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