Student Counsellor - September 2023

Jumeirah College is a GEMS Premium Secondary School which delivers the National Curriculum for England, offering the full range of GCSE and A level courses. Our student body is a dynamic international community of over 1,100 students from over 59 nationalities. We take pride in the development of the whole child, recognising the importance of developing cultural and global awareness. We have a thriving enriched curriculum which provides a diverse range of activities, initiatives and charitable endeavours that both engage our student body and embed our philosophy of global awareness and world citizenship. For more information please see our website.

College vision: Our vision is to create a vibrant learning community that nurtures happy, confident and accomplished students who, through a commitment to academic and personal excellence, progress beyond limits.

The College has been repeatedly judged to be Outstanding in inspections. Although non-selective at admission, our students achieve exceptional exam results which compare to top UK schools. In 2022 99% of GCSE results were 9-4 out of which 55% 9 - 8, and at A level over 55% of all grades were A*/A with over 85% A*/B. This success enables our students to move on to the very top universities around the world, including Cambridge, UCL, Stanford, Monash and Toronto.

As one of the leading schools in the Middle East, Jumeirah College is the first-choice school for many families. The school is a member of BSME and COBIS. The success of the school has been repeatedly recognised with Jumeirah College being nominated for a series of awards, including being shortlisted as ‘International School of the Year’ by the TES.

Jumeirah College is an inclusive school.

About the role

Due to an expansion of the school, we are seeking to recruit a well-qualified school counsellor. A Master’s Degree in Psychology is a required qualification for this role. In the capacity of School Counsellor, you will work alongside the school’s Lead Counsellor in designing and implementing a counselling programme that meets the requirements of the school and students and enable students to achieve success in all aspects of their life.

We are happy to consider part-time applicants for this role.

Responsibilities as below but are not limited to: 

1. Support the lead counsellor in designing and implementing a counselling program aligned with the International School Counsellor Association standards. 
2. Provide support for students concerning academic, social-emotional and personal concerns.
3. Meet with parents or consult with external parties, such as child protective services or other social service agencies.
4. Interact and consult with school administration, teachers, school staff, parents, students, and external stakeholders.
5. Adhere to Child Safeguarding policies and procedures as specified by school and regulatory authorities.

Skills Required:

1. A Master’s Degree in Psychology is a required qualification for this role
2. Resilient and agile decision making skills
3. Team Player
4. Excellent Communication Skills 
5. Positive attitude 
6. Superior Interpersonal skills -patience, tolerance, empathy and enthusiasm to interact with staff and students 

About your Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary to the right candidate, generous holiday allowance, medical insurance, visa if required, bi-annual flight allowance and other benefits. 

We are happy to consider part-time applicants for this role.

Closing date: 30 June 2023

To apply, please send your current CV, covering letter and recent photograph to our HR Department at b.farrell_jcd@gemsedu.com. Please put the name of the position applying for in the title of your email.

Must be fluent in English both written and spoken. A Master’s Degree in Psychology is a required qualification for this role. Please do not apply if you do not meet these criteria. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Jumeirah College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students. A UK enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.