School Counsellor - August 2025

Repton Al Barsha is seeking to recruit an outstanding School Counsellor to join the team from August 2025.

The successful candidate will have the ability to inspire and motivate students with a diverse range of talent and ability. A desire and willingness to work with students from Year 7 to Year 13 is essential, along with experience of working with students who have moved onto a variety of international pathways and university destiations. We are looking for a highly committed team player who brings the drive, energy and passion to a senior school with high expectations of attainment and progress.

Please note that whilst this is a term time only position, you must be available to support students during the summer holidays.

About Repton Al Barsha

Repton Al Barsha currently educates students from Nursery (FS1) to Year 11 and will be growing year on year through to Year 13.

We are a well-resourced Apple Distinguished School with exceptional sporting facilities, seeking to achieve the best from every pupil both academically and in extra-curricular activities which is a key aspect of the school program.

The school was rated Very Good with several outstanding features in the most recent DSIB inspection.

Repton Al Barsha boasts state of the art facilities and is situated at the heart of ‘New Dubai’ in the Dubai Science Park, Barsha South. It offers the academic rigour of the UK National Curriculum within an inclusive family environment. The School is built on the twin foundations of academic excellence and the highest standards of pastoral care.

Repton Al Barsha Senior School is at an exciting stage of growth and development. We are seeking to appoint talented, highly motivated and well-qualified individuals. You should have a proven track record of outstanding learning and teaching. Our senior school staff have a mindset which understands all students have the potential for top performance, and the drive and passion to enable them to do so. The school provides teachers with the opportunity to work within a team of highly supportive and creative colleagues; and excellent professional development.

Successful candidates will: 

• Hold Bachelors Degree 
• Have at least 3 years experience in a school based role as a school counsellor
• Be at least 24 years old

Our offer:

• A generous tax free salary commensurate with experience
• Leave entitlements in line with UK and European school holidays, however you must be available to support students during the summer holidays
• Annual flight ticket, world class medical and healthcare benefits (subject to status)

 To support your application please include a current, up to date CV.

The school reserves the right to interview and appoint strong candidates before the official closing date, and therefore we would encourage candidates to apply early in the process.

Safeguarding Statement:

Cognita and the Repton Family of Schools is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to detailed and enhanced pre-employment clearance, including identity checks, criminal background checks for all countries lived in, qualification checks, employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps in employment, and satisfactory reference checks for all employment in the last 5 years