Student Counsellor – Immediate Start

Key Accountabilities

1. Individual and Group Counselling
• Provide individual counselling sessions to address personal, social, and emotional issues.
• Conduct group counselling sessions to help students develop social skills and peer relationships.
• Offer crisis intervention and support for students facing urgent emotional challenges.
2. Social and Emotional Development Programmes
• Develop and implement programmes that promote emotional health, self-awareness, and 
resilience.
• Facilitate workshops and activities focused on conflict resolution, stress management, and 
positive behaviour.
• Organise and lead school-wide initiatives to foster a supportive and inclusive school climate.
3. Preventive and Responsive Services
• Establish and maintain anti-bullying programmes and create a safe school environment.
• Develop behavioural intervention plans and monitor their effectiveness.
• Coordinate with external mental health professionals and agencies for additional student 
support services.
4. Collaboration and Consultation
• Work with teachers and staff to identify and support students with social and emotional needs.
• Provide training and resources for teachers on social-emotional learning and student behaviour.
• Engage with parents through workshops and meetings to address their children’s social and 
emotional development.
5. Programme Management and Evaluation
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of student counselling sessions and interventions.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of social and emotional programmes and make improvements as 
needed.
• Stay updated on best practices and developments in the field of social and emotional
counselling.

Person Specifications
Qualifications /knowledge: A degree in education/psychology/counseling.

Skills:
• Excellent interpersonal skills and empathy. 
• Able to build strong relationships with students and gain their trust. 
• Understands the importance of confidentiality and discretion.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse student populations and school personnel.
• Knowledge of counselling theories, techniques, and practices related to social and emotional 
development.

Experience: At least one year’s school-based experience or previous experience working with schools 
and students in a counseling capacity.

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are dedicated to creating safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments where students can thrive, and we expect all employees, volunteers, and partners to share this commitment.

As part of our safer recruitment practices, all successful applicants will be subject to comprehensive pre-employment checks, including verification of identity, qualifications, employment history, professional references, and criminal record checks from all countries of residence and employment, in line with local and international safeguarding requirements. These checks may include enhanced disclosure, prohibition, barring, and overseas police clearance checks where applicable. We are committed to recruiting individuals who uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and child protection.