Assistant School Counselor

Summary:

Assistant School Counselor job in Dubai with a focus on student wellbeing and mental health support.

About the School:

Located in a vibrant and international community, the school offers an inclusive and innovative educational experience for students from FS1 to Year 13. Committed to academic excellence and student wellbeing, the school fosters a supportive and family-oriented environment.

The Opportunity:

As an Assistant School Counselor, you will provide essential emotional and mental health support to students, helping them navigate social, academic, and personal challenges. This role plays a critical part in promoting positive wellbeing outcomes and ensuring every student feels supported and valued.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and group counselling to students facing emotional, behavioural, or mental health challenges.
• Support the identification and assessment of student wellbeing needs, and contribute to targeted intervention planning.
• Collaborate with pastoral, safeguarding, and teaching teams to promote student wellbeing and positive outcomes.
• Deliver wellbeing curriculum, mental health initiatives, and awareness campaigns to students and staff.
• Maintain accurate and confidential student records and support case management processes.
• Engage with parents and contribute to wellbeing workshops and communication initiatives.
• Promote a school culture that values inclusion, resilience, and mental health awareness.
• Support staff wellbeing initiatives and contribute to training and awareness activities.
• Adhere to safeguarding procedures and work closely with wellbeing leaders to support vulnerable students.
• Contribute to school improvement priorities and the ongoing development of wellbeing provision.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, Education, or a related field
• CDA (Community Development Authority) registration/licensing as a Counsellor in Dubai (or in process of obtaining license)
• Safeguarding and child protection training
• Strong command of spoken and written English

Preferred

• Additional postgraduate qualification or diploma in counselling or child/adolescent mental health
• Experience delivering basic counselling or structured emotional wellbeing support
• Experience working with students presenting with social, emotional, or behavioural concerns
• Experience liaising with teachers, parents, and external professionals
• Experience maintaining confidential records and case notes in line with professional standards
• Experience delivering small group interventions or wellbeing programmes in an educational setting

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive tax-free salary
• Visa and medical insurance coverage
• Air fare allowance
• End of service gratuity in line with UAE Labour Law