Guidance Counsellor – Jumeirah (Dubai August 2024)

Job Description

Guidance Counsellor | Highly Established American Curriculum School, Jumeirah in Dubai , United  Arab Emirates (UAE)  | Next Academic Year (August 2024)

This private, school, beautifully located in the Jumeirah region of Dubai has grown from strength to strength in recent academic years with the integration of specialist staff from all over the United States, UK and Ireland resulting in the school achieving excellent observation reports from KHDA (Knowledge and Human Development Authority).

The school promotes high academic standards with an ethos of supporting their students in becoming global citizens. Specialist teachers from a variety of subject areas deliver lessons in accordance to their expertise to all ages throughout the school ( 3-15 )  ensuring a truly student-centered approach to teaching and learning.

With regards to the settings, the school is beautifully located in what is deemed to be Dubai’s most sought-after location and also boasts an incredibly modern and vibrant campus.

This private school provides a wide range of high-quality facilities throughout the setting, ensuring learners enjoy a positive and engaging learning environment. State-of-the-art facilities are provided for specialist teaching staff in the form of brand new science labs, complete with specialist equipment. Music rooms are equipped with excellent instruments and recording equipment; allowing students to explore their musical skills at the very beginning of their time with in the school. Attractive performing arts studios are provided, complete with professional sound and lighting equipment, allowing students to show off their performance skills. A state-of-the-art gymnasium,, sports hall and a Multi-Use Games Area allows students to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle.

Salary & Benefits:

**TAX-FREE Salary of up to AED 12,500 a month

Approx. $3,410, £2,700, €3,140, C$4,600 A$, 5,200, NZ $5,600

**Brand New, Fully Furnished, State of the Art Accommodation  OR a AED 60,000 Housing Allowance per Annum

**FREE Annual Return Flight Ticket Home, per Academic Year
**FREE Baggage Allowance (one time payment upon receipts)
**FREE Utility Allowance
**FREE Private, International Health Insurance;
**FREE Visa
**Extensive Professional Development Opportunities (paid for and provided by school)

**End of Service Gratuity; An additional month’s salary for every year of service to the school paid at the completion of contract (Contract Renewable)

The Ideal Candidate 

This outstanding school are seeking a School Counsellor to support a mixed demographic of student. The Ideal school counsellor will possess extensive experience in assisting students and will act as an advocate for students’ well-being. The ideal applicant will possess the ability to support students in processing their problems and support with the action planning and achievement of these goals. The ideal applicant will be able to skilfully mediate  between students and other parties where necessary, as well as contributing to the promotion of the welfare and personal care of children and young people throughout the whole school environment.

Educational and Experience (Requirements)

*Bachelor’s Degree in Counselling or Psychology based field

(Relative Field to Subject Specialism)

*Candidates require a minimum of two years teaching experience in a school

(As per visa requirements)

*Other highly notable accolades towards an application; (Masters Degree, TEFL Certificate, Past International Experiences)

The Opportunity  (Life in Dubai)

Dubai is without doubt one of, if not thee, fastest developing places on the entire planet with Jumeirah being a prime location in the region! Not only is Dubai graced with an all year round, gloriously warm climate, generous tax-free salaries for it’s teachers, and endless opportunities for professional development , it also has the capacity to offer an amazingly unique and high standard of living.

The state of Dubai is globally renowned for being blessed with incredibly modern attractions, architecture and infrastructure. Professionals from all over the globe are attracted to the culture that Dubai has to offer, with ambitious teachers, lawyers, doctors, accountants and a variety of other professionals, from all over the globe, perusing careers in the country due to the excellent saving potentials and  the ambitious lifestyle.

Teachers will have the opportunity to experience the metropolis that is Dubai, by taking in the state’s first-class malls, restaurants and sporting events. Spend time relaxing on golden beaches, witness crystal blue seas and experience some of the worlds most beautiful hotels and leisure facilities, whilst being left in awe of the countries prestigious features.

Imagine spending your weekends and evenings viewing the world’s most impressive, modern infrastructure, racing down the slopes of incredible indoor skiing facilities, viewing some of greatest sporting events, enjoying some of the world finest cuisine or quite simply spending the afternoon enjoying golden beaches, with crystal blue seas.It’s quite simple, Dubai has something for all!

So, what could you possibly be waiting  for?

If you are a highly ambitious Guidance Counsellor, have a passion for developing the talents of young people, and would relish the opportunity to take your wonderful skill sets to the incredible state of Dubai, please ’APPLY NOW’ for the opportunity to be considered for the opportunity of on-line interview  with this wonderfully ambitious school,

Please be sure to copy and paste the job title of the position of interest in the subject area of the email, alongside a brief introductory message, with the most recent version of your Curriculum Vitae attached.

Alternatively, you can reach out directly on 0208 277 10 10  to discuss this fantastic opportunity further