All Stages Student Counsellor

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate, experienced, and proactive Student Counsellor to join our CBSE school in Dubai. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting students' academic, social, emotional, and personal development while fostering a safe, inclusive, and positive school environment.

The counsellor will work closely with students, parents, teachers, school leaders, and external professionals to promote student wellbeing and success.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counselling to students experiencing academic, emotional, behavioural, or social challenges.
• Support students in developing resilience, self-awareness, emotional regulation, and positive interpersonal skills.
• Identify students requiring additional support and develop appropriate intervention plans.
• Collaborate with teachers, school leaders, and parents to address student concerns and monitor progress.
• Conduct classroom sessions and workshops on wellbeing, mental health awareness, bullying prevention, digital citizenship, stress management, and life skills.
• Support students during transitions, including new admissions, grade progression, and career or higher education planning where applicable.
• Maintain confidential student records in accordance with school policies and UAE regulations.
• Respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns and child protection matters, following the school's safeguarding policies and reporting procedures.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and contribute to student support plans.
• Refer students to external specialists or agencies when necessary and coordinate follow-up support.
• Promote a positive school culture through wellbeing initiatives and preventive counselling programmes.
• Assist in crisis intervention and provide support during emergencies or critical incidents.
• Contribute to policy development related to student wellbeing, safeguarding, and mental health.
• Maintain accurate documentation, reports, and case records.

Qualifications

• Skills

Description

Master's degree in Psychology, Counselling, School Counselling, Clinical Psychology, or a related field.

Professional counselling qualification or licence recognised in the UAE is preferred.

Minimum of 2–5 years of counselling experience, preferably in a CBSE or international school.

Knowledge of child and adolescent development, learning needs, and behavioural intervention strategies.

Familiarity with CBSE guidelines and student wellbeing practices is an advantage.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills.

Ability to work collaboratively with students, families, and staff from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Strong organisational skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality and professional ethics.

Proficiency in English; knowledge of Hindi or other Indian languages is an advantage.