Part Time School Counsellor (August 2024)

Dubai British School Emirates Hills is recruiting an outstanding Part Time School Counsellor, commencing August 2024, to join their DSIB, BSO, and KHDA rated 'Outstanding' international school. 

Taaleem and DBS Emirates Hills

Taaleem, one of the largest education providers in the UAE, proudly celebrates Dubai British School Emirates Hills for our ‘Outstanding’ ratings, awarded by both the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) and British Schools Overseas (BSO). We are a thriving British international school, located in The Springs area of Dubai’s Emirates Hills delivering high-quality National Curriculum for England education to over a thousand students aged 3 to 18.

Our mission of ‘Enjoy, Aspire, Achieve’ perfectly captures the ethos of our great school, where students thrive in a nurturing yet challenging environment - able to achieve the best possible educational outcomes and flourish as individuals during the experience. It is this warmth of spirit that sets DBSEH apart, where every student, every member of staff and every parent can find their place. Schools are often talked about as being ‘happy places’, but DBSEH is made up of happy people - happy to be respected, valued, and appreciated, given every opportunity to succeed in a way that is meaningful to them. 

DBS Emirates Hills Curriculum

Our curriculum is modelled on the National Curriculum for England and adapted to our own international context, leading to a challenging set of GCSE, BTEC and GCE A Level courses from Year 10 to Year 13. We feel the opportunities that students enjoy outside the classroom are just as important as the main curriculum and we offer an extensive and varied Extra-Curricular Activities (ECA) programme.

Recruiting - Part Time School Counsellor

At DBSEH, we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, engaging, and committed Part-Time School Counsellor (3 full days per week) with a proven track record of working with young children and teaching staff. The School Counsellor plays a vital role in supporting and empowering the social, emotional, personal, and academic growth of all students. As an advocate for students, the Counsellor operates proactively, working under the guidance and supervision of the Whole School Counsellor. By collaborating with teachers, parents, colleagues, and the local and international community, the Counsellor provides students with the resources they need to access the school curriculum, achieve academic success, and foster personal well-being.

For more information, please refer to the attached Job Description. 

Person Specification:

Education: Certification in Counselling or Psychology 

Experience: 

At least two years' school-based experience or previous experience working with schools and students in a counseling capacity is desirable. 

A degree in education/psychology/counselling. 

A committed and creative individual with excellent organizational skills. 

Strong interpersonal skills and able to work effectively with students and staff.

What we offer

We are committed to developing our staff and run regular professional development workshops to ensure our teachers are equipped to provide students with the best possibly educational experience.

As this position is a 'local hire' contract, Taaleem offers an attractive tax-free salary, private medical insurance and work visa, along with great corporate discounts with many service providers in Dubai.

How to apply:

Candidates are to apply directly through the TES portal and upload an up-to-date CV to accommodate their application. As part of the application, please complete and upload our registration questionnaire found in supporting documents.

*Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At Taaleem, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection, and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including receipt of references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification, and police checks, including overseas checks.