Student Counsellor - August 2026

GEMS Education
Dubai
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Legal, Risk & ComplianceExperience: 3+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Empathy","Collaboration","Problem-solving","Cultural awareness"]

Support and guide students at a premier IB World School in Dubai through counselling and guidance, aligning with the IB philosophy and Learner Profile. The role targets a certified counsellor with IB experience (preferred) and a minimum 3 years in school counselling, contributing to student wellbeing, academic planning, and a collaborative, diverse learning environment.

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Student Counsellor - August 2026

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Job Summary

Support and guide students at a premier IB World School in Dubai through counselling and guidance, aligning with the IB philosophy and Learner Profile. The role targets a certified counsellor with IB experience (preferred) and a minimum 3 years in school counselling, contributing to student wellbeing, academic planning, and a collaborative, diverse learning environment.
Location: Dubai
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Legal, Risk & Compliance
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Provide ongoing counselling and guidance to students to support their academic and personal development.
  • •Align with the IB philosophy and Learner Profile values in delivery of guidance and student support services.
  • •Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and diverse learning environment across PreK-12 settings.
  • •Collaborate with teachers, parents, and school leadership to support student wellbeing and learning plans.
  • •Support career and academic guidance and contribute to programme development within the school.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceLife InsuranceFlight AllowanceTuition FeeVisa

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor's degree (BA/BS or equivalent) in Counselling or related field, certified professional qualification in Counselling
  • •Minimum 3 years of experience as a School Counsellor, ideally in an IB curriculum
  • •Experience with or exposure to IB Middle Years and Diploma programmes preferred
  • •Availability from August 2026
  • •Strong commitment to IB philosophy, Learner Profile values and working in a diverse, non-selective community
Experience:3+ yearsEducationIb
Education:Bachelor's in Counselling
Skills:CommunicationEmpathyCollaborationProblem-solvingCultural awareness

Company Brief

GEMS Education
GEMS Education is a Dubai-based global operator of private K–12 schools, running a large network of international schools and education services focused on delivering curriculum, teacher development, and student innovation programmes worldwide.
Industry: Education
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Valuation: Unicorn (USD 1B+)
Funding: Private Equity Backed
Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 2000
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