School Counsellor (immediate start)

Star International School, Al Twar is a co-educational international British school in Al Twar, Dubai, delivering the National Curriculum for England. We are proud to be part of International Schools Partnership (ISP), a global community of schools with a shared purpose of growing the world’s most curious, confident minds.

Star, Al Twar is a community school – our close relationships with our families and the wider community are what set us apart from many other schools. We pride ourselves on knowing each student individually and as a result are able to cater to their academic needs using a personalised approach.

We welcome children aged 3 to 18 years old and offer an international British Curriculum that prepares students for an ever changing world.

At Star International School, Al Twar, we are seeking to recruit individuals who will strive to embody our purpose statement; people who are able to ignite curiosity, confidence and compassion through amazing learning, enabling all members of our community to thrive now and in the future.

The Role: Please refer to the specific Job Description in the attachments

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology (full time course) or equivalent. Preference given to Master’s degree in Psychology.
• An understanding of the developmental, emotional, social and educational issues of children and young people
• An awareness of the diversity of needs of people from a range of ethnic, cultural and social background

Experience:

• A minimum of 1 year post qualification experience
• A minimum of 2 years working with children and young people
• Knowledge of how local mental health and CAMHS works in the UK, or equivalent experience and expertise overseas or in UAE.
• Knowledge of the Children’s Act, Federal no No. 3 of 2016 and other local UAE legislation pertaining to children
• Experience of working with children of a relevant age, dealing with mental health and wellbeing challenges
• Experience of working with outside agencies and participating in meetings
• Experience of assessing the needs of others
• Experience of delivering training courses and briefing sessions on mental health and wellbeing
• Experience of delivering programmes for students with mental health and wellbeing challenges, including 1-to-1, small group and whole-class activities
• Experience of coaching and advising others on suitable interventions
• Experience of working closely with families/carers

Language: English is mandatory, Arabic is an advantage

How to apply: Please apply by including:

• A CV no more than 2 pages long that gives employment dates and current and previous employer references.
• A letter of application addressed to the principal no more than a single page outlining why you are an excellent candidate for the role

Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

Star International school and ISP are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Star International school and ISP are committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of age, disability status, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.