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Job description / Role
The ideal candidate should have a strong track record in effective provision of counselling and guidance to students. While experience in the IB Diploma programmes is preferred, outstanding Career Counsellors from any curriculum background are encouraged to apply. Alignment with the IB philosophy and commitment to the Learner Profile values are crucial. Over 50% of our graduates attend universities in the UK, with the US, Canada, Europe and the UAE making up the majority of other destinations.
Our Counselling department has transformed student outcomes and succeeded in inspiring a love of learning at GEMS Wellington International School. This has been achieved through the dedication of staff, their exceptional subject knowledge, and the department's forward-thinking approach to data and the curriculum. The Counselling department is highly regarded among our student body for the care and personal support offered to students.
OUR PACKAGE AND BENEFITS
An excellent remuneration package is available for successful candidates including; a competitive tax free salary, premium medical insurance and life insurance, working permit and residence visa, annual flight allowance, tuition fee concession, and other benefits in line with the UAE Labour Law.
Requirements:
In addition to these, we offer:
- The opportunity to shape the future of a highly significant IB programme.
- The opportunity to work as part of a highly collaborative team with an excellent support system
- An excellent programme of continuing professional development
- Training with the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO)
- The chance to shape the future of the subject in collaboration with the leadership team, external education professionals, and exam boards
- The opportunity to develop personally and professionally, through a well-structured performance management system
- Opportunities to advance to positions of greater responsibility over time
- A commitment to staff wellbeing, including access to all of our sports facilities, and staff social events
- GEMS Rewards which offers a package of benefits for staff such as retail discounts, savings on gym membership, cinema tickets and many other offers
About the Company
GEMS Education is a pioneering education company with an international network of award winning K-12 schools. Over the past 55 years GEMS has grown from one school to being a truly global company with one incredible mission – to make quality education available to every student. Over 20,000 education professionals unlock the potential of over 250,000 students across 14 countries each and every day, preparing children of all ages for real world success.