Career Guidance Counsellor – Dubai, UAE | Dubai Scholars Private School

🔹 Key Responsibilities:

• Career Pathway Development: Apply a scaffolded approach to help students explore and develop suitable academic and professional pathways.
• Assessments & Portfolios: Conduct formal psychometric assessments from Year 8 onwards and maintain detailed student portfolios research on university courses and career clusters.
• University Admissions: Lead students through the full university application process, including personal statement reviews, entrance exam support, and documentation.
• Parental Engagement: Conduct one-on-one sessions with parents to discuss individualized career planning and degree choices.
• Event Coordination: Organise and lead Career Fairs, university exhibitions, and workshops, while maintaining relationships with local and international higher education institutions.
• Holistic Support: Facilitate internship placements, experiential learning, and workshops on life skills such as time management and study techniques.

🔹 Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or Counselling (a teaching qualification is an added advantage).
• UAE Experience: Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience as a Guidance Counsellor within a UAE school setting.
• Skills: Exceptional written and spoken English communication; ability to manage complex administrative university portals.
• Passion: A student-centric approach with a focus on empathy, detail, and long-term career planning.
• Safeguarding: Must provide a valid police clearance certificate as part of the school’s commitment to student welfare.

What We Offer:

• Institutional Heritage: Join one of Dubai’s established schools committed to academic excellence and safeguarding.
• Professional Impact: Play a critical role in shaping the future trajectories of a diverse student body.
• Dynamic Growth: Work in a collaborative environment that values continuous professional development and innovative counselling approaches.
• Compensation: Competitive monthly salary of AED 5,000 to 6,000, tailored to your specialized counseling experience and qualifications.