School Counsellor – Student Wellbeing Specialist

About the role

The School Counsellor will support the social, emotional, behavioural and academic development of students at GEMS Founders School, Masdar City. Working closely with learners, staff and parents, the role promotes mental‑health awareness and resilience within a sustainable, green‑focused learning environment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counselling for students, staff and parents.
• Deliver crisis intervention and create personalised support plans.
• Design and run school‑wide wellbeing programmes, workshops and awareness campaigns.
• Collaborate with teachers, leadership and families to identify needs and implement interventions.
• Maintain confidential case records in line with safeguarding and regulatory guidelines.
• Contribute to policy development and foster an inclusive, supportive school culture.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education or a related field.
• At least two years of counselling experience in an educational setting.
• Professional counselling certification or licensure is desirable.
• Training in safeguarding, child protection or mental‑health support is an advantage.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of counselling techniques and mental‑health best practices.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to safeguarding regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for collaboration with students, staff and families.