Student Counsellor

Job Overview

About Us

Collectively the DESS family of schools is known as Dubai English Speaking Schools, consisting of two primary schools - DESS Primary Oud Metha and DESS Primary Academic City (opening September 2025) and one secondary school - DESS College also based in Academic City, Dubai.

DESS College is an outstanding, not-for-profit, British Curriculum school providing Secondary and Sixth Form education since 2006. To view our outstanding facilities and to see why we are considered one of the best international schools in the region and beyond, please visit our Website.

About The Role

Please refer to the attached job description for further information about the role.

About You

• Qualifications related to supporting children with their mental health, such as, MA in Psychology, Counselling or Social Work from an institution recognised by the CDA that has eligibility for CDA licensing.
• Minimum of 3 years experience of working with young people in a school and/or children’s care context post qualification as a School Counsellor.
• Accreditation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) or equivalent.
  
  

What We Offer

• Highly competitive tax-free salary
• Medical Insurance
• End of service gratuity in line with UAE Labour Law
  
  

Application Process

• Please click the Apply button below and download our application form.
• Once you have completed the application form, please upload it to this portal with a cover letter and submit your application.
• Only fully completed application forms will be accepted.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
  
  

Safer Recruitment Statement

Dubai English Speaking Schools is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers who work with the school to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo a rigorous screening process that includes: verification of qualifications, birth certificate and passport; obtaining two satisfactory references (including current / most recent employer and one previous employer); providing a Police Certificate(s) for the last five years from all countries that the applicant has resided in; Prohibition Checks (for applicants with a UK background). Any employment gaps on the application form will be addressed during an interview and may be explored further.

DESS welcomes applications from UAE Nationals who have the relevant qualifications and experience.

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