Guidance Counsellor - Umm Al Quwain

A pioneer in the Middle East education sector for more than 10 years, Bloom Education has introduced and operated leading American, English and International Baccalaureate curriculum education brands in the UAE market and has provided exceptional educational experiences and opportunities to more than 22,000 students.

Our Ajyal schools in the Northern Emirates are the outcome of a unique partnership between the government and the private sectors which provides an alternative education model in the United Arab Emirates. This strategic partnership between the public and private sectors stimulates an exceptional exchange of global experiences and supports the UAE national agenda to create a sustainable, knowledge-based, and competitive economy.

Our Umm Al Quwain School is looking for a experienced School Guidance Counsellor (Bilingual) to join the team as soon as possible.

The suitable candidate should help students overcome problems that impede learning and to facilitate students' academic, personal, social and career development by implementing a comprehensive school counselling program.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and evaluate a counseling and guidance program to address social and emotional development needs of all students.
• Conduct assessments and utilize data to identify and support targeted areas of need within the school.
• Implements an effective referral and follow-up process as needed.
• Support teachers in developing and delivering classroom guidance activities.
• Provide behavioral counseling to students.
• Development and implementation of well-being programs across the school.
• Participates in the development of policies, procedures and manuals guiding the operations and functions of the school.
• Takes an active role in interpreting the school's objectives to students, parents and other stakeholders; confers with parents whenever necessary to determine how best to meet individual students' needs.
• Value and respond to the diversity and individual differences of students.
• Prepares reports, records, lists and all other required information and data.

Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in psychology / child psychology / counseling or social work OR Bachelor's Degree with a Post Graduate Certificate/Degree in one of the listed specialties
• Must be fluent in both Arabic and English
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in a school setting

Want to join one of the regions leading education providers for more than a decade? Apply, now!

Our remuneration packages are competitive locally and internationally with an excellent salary and comprehensive benefits. We also encourage and support the pursuit of Continuing Professional Development where relevant and feasible.

The successful candidate will be required to submit a letter of application and CV, together with a copy of passport, education certificates, and police clearance to complete the online application process. In the CV, please include the names and contact email addresses of three professional referees one of which must be a current Principal.

Bloom Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to submit a current police criminal clearance check or equivalent from their home country or current country of residence before appointment.

This is your opportunity to be a part of a vibrant learning community that values diversity, professional development and innovation!