School Counsellor

Job Description GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis is seeking a dedicated and experienced School Counsellor to join our team. The role will commence on 4 January 2027. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a pioneering school that places innovation, well-being, and future readiness at the heart of education. The School Counsellor will play a key role in supporting the emotional, social, and academic well-being of students from FS1 to Year 13, ensuring that counselling and guidance are fully embedded within the wider school experience. Working closely with students, staff, parents, and external professionals, the successful candidate will help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where every student can thrive. Key Responsibilities Provide confidential counselling and targeted emotional support to students across all year groups. Support students in managing academic, social, and emotional challenges through individual and group interventions. Contribute to whole-school well-being initiatives, workshops, and awareness programmes. Work with teachers to embed well-being, resilience, and emotional intelligence into the curriculum. Identify students requiring additional support and collaborate with pastoral and inclusion teams. Promote positive mental health, digital well-being, and healthy coping strategies across the school community. Engage with parents and external professionals to ensure a holistic approach to student support. Contribute to safeguarding processes and maintain accurate, confidential records in line with KHDA and school policies. Support career and university guidance activities where required, including student progression planning. Requirements Skills Description Bachelor’s degree in Counselling, Psychology, or a related field (Master’s preferred). Minimum of four years’ counselling experience within an international school setting. Experience working with students aged 3–18 years. Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and student well-being frameworks. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills. Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary school environment. A proactive, reflective, and student-centred approach to practice. GEMS Safeguarding GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are dedicated to creating safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments where students can thrive, and we expect all employees, volunteers, and partners to share this commitment. As part of our safer recruitment practices, all successful applicants will be subject to comprehensive pre-employment checks, including verification of identity, qualifications, employment history, professional references, and criminal record checks from all countries of residence and employment, in line with local and international safeguarding requirements. These checks may include enhanced disclosure, prohibition, barring, and overseas police clearance checks where applicable. We are committed to recruiting individuals who uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and child protection. Show more Show less