School Counsellor - UAE National - Aldar Education

Job Description

Aldar Education are currently looking for UAE National School Counsellors (Social & Emotional) to support our growing family of owned and operated schools in the UAE.

As the leading education group in Abu Dhabi, we provide inclusive and innovative learning that inspires and empowers communities. We offer a range of brands for all learners in our community, from nursery through to adult education. We offer the broadest choice of curricula. In the largest number of locations in Abu Dhabi.

Starting with one school and 250 students in 2007, Aldar Education has grown into a highly sought after education provider, now supporting over 38,000 students in 31 schools and a growing network of almost 5000 educators, with over 100 nationalities, offering a wide range of curricula and ancillary services such as a Teacher Training Academy.

Working collaboratively, our education network’s purpose is to empower the next generation to shape our future, directly supporting the educational goals of Abu Dhabi’s government. Today, Aldar Education’s efforts are guided by the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 plan, which aims to build a sustainable knowledge-based economy through premium education.

The Social and Emotional Counsellor will assist students develop emotional intelligence, cope with stress[SH1] , and build healthy relationships. Their main purpose is to support emotional well-being and social development by providing guidance, counseling, and strategies for managing emotions, behavior, and interpersonal challenges.

Responsibilities

Main Duties:

• Help students enhance personal, social, and academic growth and wellbeing
• Monitor the progress of individual students and provide necessary interventions.
• Communicate with parents to discuss student behaviour or support needs
• Take steps to prevent bullying and support victims of bullying
• Assist students in understanding and managing social, behaviour, and personal problems
• Deliver therapeutic intervention based on the need of the individuals and provide referral to external services as needed
• Emphasize preventive and developmental counselling to provide students with life skills needed to deal with problems before they worsen and to enhance students’ personal, social, and academic growth[SH1]
• Collaborate with the Safeguarding and Child Protection Team
• Work closely with the Inclusion Team
  
  
  

Specific Duties:

• Support individual and group sessions on social, emotional and development issues.
• Maintain an awareness of cultural influences regarding social development of adolescents and deliver culturally sensitive therapies
• Monitor students who may be at risk in regards to social and emotional issues and in consultation with the CPC and/or Head of Inclusion,, make appropriate referrals for interventions outside of school in consultation with parents.
• Promote wellbeing of students via whole school and community awareness initiatives.
• Work closely with the pastoral team and safeguarding leads to promote the safety and happiness of students..
  
  
  

Emotional Support: Help individuals navigate personal challenges such as stress, anxiety, grief, or trauma.

Social Skills Development: Teach communication, conflict resolution, and relationship-building skills.

Behavioral Guidance: Assist students in managing emotions, self-regulation, and impulse control.

Mental Health Awareness: Identify signs of mental health concerns and provide referralsif necessary.

Crisis Intervention: Offer immediate support during emotional crises or conflicts.

Collaboration: Work with teachers, parents, employers, and social workers to create supportive environments

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Counselling/ Bachelor of Psychology
• DOH Approval
• Department of Community Development (DCD)
  
  
  

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum of 2 experience in school counselling or other counselling experience required
  
  
  

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills:

• Appropriate license to carryout student counselling- DOH approval
• Strong interpersonal skills with both students and parents
• Demonstrable organizational skills
• Strong desire to help others and should be able to inspire respect, trust, and confidence
• Must possess high emotional and physical energy to handle the array of problems addressed
• Maintains the highest levels of confidentiality and professionalism
  
  
  

What We Offer:

Aldar Education are a family of world-class, child centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate over 33,000 students across our group of owned and managed schools and as we grow so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders. We offer an attractive remuneration package. Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff and so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching and training.

This job description is not all inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also mindful of our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application at our company.

Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.