Student Counsellor
Job Description
Establish procedures and time frames to provide students with academic, personal, social, emotional and psychological counseling.
Work with new students to ensure a smooth adjustment to the school.
Provide students with guidance on admission to higher education institutions.
Organize and process recommendations for students to higher education institutions and provide assistance with application procedures.
Provide opportunities for students to take tests for admission to higher education institutions.
Maintain and update a list of colleges and universities which have accepted students from the school.
Liaise with the Librarian to provide and update careers and college material
In conjunction with senior management team organize and coordinate careers session with representatives from a range of professions.
Establish procedures for securing external assistance for students with personal problems and emotional needs.
Work with the senior management team to develop experiences and activities which are beneficial for students’ holistic development, and which promote responsibility, leadership skills, cooperation and other personal and social skills.
Maintain student records on progress, achievements, activities and interests.
Establish proactive guidelines and procedures to deal with bullying.
Establish and administer appropriate testing programmes to evaluate student aptitude and achievement.
Establish systems to notify parents promptly about problems in class, with school work or behavioral issues.
Ensure the GEMS policies, procedures, and codes of conduct are followed at all times.
Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical work day, where the tasks require additional commitment.
Perform other duties as requested by direct & dotted reporting line managers / supervisors.
Skills
Must hold a Bachelors Degree in Psychology Bilingual - English and Arabic Experience working in a School environment
Education
Psychology
Job Location Ras Al Khaimah, UAE Company Industry Primary/Secondary Education Job Role Student Counsellor Career Level Mid Career - Over 2 years experience
GEMS WESTMINSTER SCHOOL - RAK
Education Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates GEMS Westminster School - Ras Al Khaimah. WSR is a diverse and vibrant community that combines tradition and innovation in teaching and learning, enabling pupils to excel in all aspects of their school life. The school offers the internationally recognized National Curriculum for England and prepares students to take the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) co... urse and A Level Examinations of the Universities of Cambridge London (UK), Oxford AQA and Pearson Edexcel. As a community, we place a strong emphasis on relationships between staff, students, and parents; the culture and ethos of the school rooted in celebrating our diverse international community. GEMS Westminster School Ras Al Khaimah is part of the Gems Education group, the largest global education company in the world, ‘We see genius in every child’. GEMS Westminster school opened in September 2013; we are an all through school with over 3000 students from Pre-KG to Grade 12 (3 to 18 years). GEMS Westminster School Ras Al Khaimah is a happy, stimulating, caring school, where we develop a love of learning and high aspirations.
