School Counsellor

About the role

GEMS School of Research and Innovation is seeking a dedicated School Counsellor to join the Student Services team from 26 August 2026. You will support the emotional, social and academic well‑being of students from FS1 to Year 13 in a pioneering, innovation‑focused environment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide confidential counselling and targeted emotional support to students across all year groups.
• Deliver individual and group interventions to help students manage academic, social and emotional challenges.
• 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 needing additional support and collaborate with pastoral and inclusion teams.
• Promote positive mental health, digital well‑being and healthy coping strategies.
• Engage with parents and external professionals for a holistic support approach.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records in line with KHDA and school safeguarding policies.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Counselling, Psychology or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum four years of counselling experience in 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.

Required skills

• Child protection
• Student well‑being frameworks
• Psychology
• Counselling
• Safeguarding