Student Counsellor

GEMS METROPOLE SCHOOL - MOTOR CITY

Valid Till: N/A

Dubai, UAE

Company Description

GEMS Metropole School, located in Motor City in Dubai, opened its doors in September 2014 and has continued to flourish and grow in student number and stature. The school is now open to students from FS1 to Year 13 with an all-through school capacity of 4200 students offering the National Curriculum for England.

Job Description

  • Individual and Group Counselling
  • Provide individual counselling sessions to address personal, social, and emotional issues.
  • Conduct group counselling sessions to help students develop social skills and peer relationships.
  • Offer crisis intervention and support for students facing urgent emotional challenges.
  • Social and Emotional Development Programmes
  • Develop and implement programmes that promote emotional health, self-awareness, and resilience.
  • Facilitate workshops and activities focused on conflict resolution, stress management, and positive behaviour.
  • Organise and lead school-wide initiatives to foster a supportive and inclusive school climate.
  • Preventive and Responsive Services
  • Establish and maintain anti-bullying programmes and create a safe school environment.
  • Develop behavioural intervention plans and monitor their effectiveness.
  • Coordinate with external mental health professionals and agencies for additional student support services.
  • Collaboration and Consultation
  • Work with teachers and staff to identify and support students with social and emotional needs.
  • Provide training and resources for teachers on social-emotional learning and student behaviour.
  • Engage with parents through workshops and meetings to address their children’s social and emotional development.
  • Programme Management and Evaluation
  • Maintain accurate and confidential records of student counselling sessions and interventions.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of social and emotional programmes and make improvements as needed.
  • Stay updated on best practices and developments in the field of social and emotional counselling.

Requirements:

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and empathy.
  • Able to build strong relationships with students and gain their trust.
  • Understands the importance of confidentiality and discretion.
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse student populations and school personnel.
  • Knowledge of counselling theories, techniques, and practices related to social and emotional development
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