# School Counsellor - January 2027 at Dubai British School Emirates Hills · Taaleem > Open job at Dubai British School Emirates Hills · Taaleem in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Workplace: On-site. Source: Teacher Jobs World, https://teacherjobsworld.com/jobs/taaleem-school-counsellor-january-2027-13lbn7f Posted 12 November 2026. Last checked on the employer's career site: 14 November 2026. ## Facts - Company: [Taaleem](https://teacherjobsworld.com/companies/taaleem) - Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Workplace: On-site - Employment type: Full-time - Local language: Not required - Not mentioned in the job post: salary, housing, flights, visa sponsorship, relocation, where you can apply from ## Job description _Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At Taaleem, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection, and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including receipt of high-quality references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification and police checks, including overseas checks._ **Job Purpose:** The School Counsellor supports and empowers the social, emotional, personal and academic growth of all students. The School Counsellor is an advocate for students and operates in a proactive manner, working in partnership with teachers, parents, colleagues and the local and international community, she/he supports students with the resources to access the school curriculum and to achieve academic success and personal wellbeing. **Key Relationships (Internal and External):** Senior Leadership Team, Whole School Counsellor, School Staff, Parents and Students, External Agencies and Service Providers. **Key Accountabilities:** **Communicate, build relationships and inspire confidence in all stakeholders** The Counsellor achieves this through: - Ensuring that all staff receive the necessary level of training and support with regards to common student wellbeing issues. - Providing a clear channel for parent queries and concerns and supporting parents with advice and introductions to external providers where appropriate. - Contributing to regular discussion forums on topics of interest to parents. - Playing a full part in all Taaleem Job-a-Like meetings. - Providing appropriate reports on student issues to Year Leaders and the Secondary Leadership Team. - Building trusting relationships with external service providers. **Delivery: Individual Student Planning** - In collaboration with teachers and parents, support students in setting meaningful goals and developing effective strategies and skills to achieve them. - Identify specific goals and develop strategies towards achieving these goals. - Guide teachers and parents in interpreting assessment outcomes and in developing Individual Learning Plans (ILPs). - Use assessment data to identify specific student needs and inform goal-setting and targeted interventions. - Demonstrate accurate interpretation of assessment data and present this information in a clear and concise manner to parents and the Inclusion Team. - Conduct formal observations to further inform student support planning. - Explain and interpret the statistical concepts used in assessment batteries. - Ensure assessment data is used appropriately, guarding against over-interpretation, and maintain strict confidentiality at all times. - Make recommendations based upon evaluation findings. **Responsive Services** - Provide counselling to individual students and small groups in line with identified needs. - Work within the context of the multi-disciplinary team to identify and address counselling needs. - Provide counselling, as needed (e.g. anxiety, grief, trauma, family break-up). - Support students in developing clear, practical behaviour plans focused on resolving identified concerns. - Act as an advocate for students, promoting their wellbeing and ensuring their voices are heard. - Consult effectively with students, parents, colleagues and other professionals. - Prior to consultation, gather and prepare the necessary information. - During consultation, interpret information and communicate ideas effectively. - Suggest a variety of strategies and interventions. - Appreciate alternative opinions and promote a spirit of cooperation. - Coordinate the development and implementation of action plans - Encourage feedback and input from relevant stakeholders. - Implement an effective referral process within the framework of the Inclusion Team. - Determine the need for and make appropriate referrals. - Maintain a current list of referral resources in the local community. - Assist students and parents throughout the referral process. - Collaborate with professional external agencies and assist with implementing their recommendations. **Accountability** - Provide a comprehensive and balanced counselling program consistent with identified student needs and in collaboration with school staff. - Maintain a database of student consultations and interventions. - Conduct needs assessments to determine systemic social and emotional needs for individual students and groups. - Follow priorities established within the counselling program framework and in association with the school curriculum. - Use sound organisational skills to: - Operate from a program based upon the academic year and provide workshops to parents, accordingly (e.g. on child development, transition and other relevant topics) - Set timelines and follow them - Implement and evaluate an effective counselling program, using feedback to inform continuous improvement. - Explain/promote the philosophy, priorities, and practices of the counselling program. **Professional communication and interaction** - Demonstrate positive interpersonal relations with students. - Promote positive self-image in students. - Provide a climate of open communication. - Interact in a mutually respectful and friendly manner, getting to know the students and being available to all students. - Use discretion in handling confidential information and difficult situations. - Demonstrate positive interpersonal relations with all school colleagues. - Work cooperatively with colleagues in planning counselling activities. Share ideas, materials, and methods with other staff members. - As a core member of the Inclusion Team, collaborate effectively with other multi-disciplinary specialists. - Work cooperatively with the school’s administration to implement policies (e.g. child protection) and regulations for which the school is responsible. - Contribute, as a member of the whole school counselling team, in the school-wide development of the counselling program. - Demonstrate positive interpersonal relations with parents/guardians. - Cooperate with parents in the best interest of the student, providing an open climate of communication. - Handle expressions of conflict in a constructive manner. **Professional Responsibilities:** - Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional growth. - Keep abreast of new developments and participate in further learning, maintaining membership and involvement in professional organizations, workshops and conferences. - Possess professional and responsible work habits. - Carry out responsibilities promptly and accurately in accordance with established job description. - Use available information technology to manage the workload and as a resource. Follow the profession’s ethical and legal standards and guidelines. - Promote cultural diversity and inclusivity in school policy and interpersonal relationships. - Observe professional ethical standards. - Maintain confidential information appropriately. - Promote equity with respect to gender, ethnicity, and ability of students. ## How to apply Apply on the job page, https://teacherjobsworld.com/jobs/taaleem-school-counsellor-january-2027-13lbn7f: its Apply button opens the employer's own application page. ## More jobs from Taaleem - [Violin Instructor](https://teacherjobsworld.com/jobs/taaleem-violin-instructor-turffup): American Academy for Girls · Taaleem, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. On-site. Posted 12 November 2026. - [SENCO - August 2027](https://teacherjobsworld.com/jobs/taaleem-senco-august-2027-dz719df): Uptown International School · Taaleem, On-site. 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