Job Opportunity at GEMS Education: Careers Counsellor in UAE
Applicant criteria
- No specific age required
- 2-3
- Both
Opportunity criteria
- Full time
Opportunity description
GEMS Education is offering a job opportunity in Dubai, UAE as a Careers Counsellor in JUMEIRAH COLLEGE – DUBAI, UAE from September 2023.
The Careers Guidance Counsellor reports directly in to the Head of Sixth Form and will work alongside one other counsellor within the College.
Duties & responsibilities
Working with students individually or in groups, career development professionals are required to:
- help students identify educational requirements and develop training plans
- facilitate and / or lead career management and career decision-making workshops
- help students develop a better appreciation of their unique characteristics and how those characteristics relate to career choices
- use various assessment tools to help students identify their interests, values, beliefs, lifestyle preferences, aptitudes and abilities, and relate them to the world of work and tertiary education
- facilitate and/or lead workshops on, and assist students with, implementing effective employment search strategies, writing résumés, and developing career portfolios and interview skills
- work co-operatively with local agencies, businesses and other organizations involved in providing career planning resources
- work cooperatively with local and international universities and educational providers in utilising the various support programmes and opportunities they provide as part of an enrolment process
Eligibility criteria
- Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Advice or other relevant degree qualification
- At least two years’ experience in a similar setting
- A commitment to providing high quality careers guidance
- A track record of enabling a smooth progression for all students to Higher Education and/or employment
- A willingness to make a broader contribution to school life
- The drive to continue to develop professionally through a variety of CPD programmes
- The ability to adapt quickly to a fast-paced international, multicultural and demanding environment
- We are happy to consider part-time applicants for this role.
- To apply, please send your current CV, covering letter and recent photograph to our HR Department at b.farrell_jcd@gemsedu.com. Please put the name of the position applying for in the title of your email.
- Must be fluent in English both written and spoken. Please do not apply if you do not meet these criteria. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
About Your Benefits:
About your Benefits We offer a competitive salary to the right candidate, generous holiday allowance, medical insurance, visa if required, bi-annual flight allowance and other benefits
About Application Process:
If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application.
To complete the application you would need the following document(s):
Resume/CV
Passport-size photograph
In line with the UAE's Emiratisation goals, GEMS welcomes and encourages applications from UAE nationals to join our fast-growing team.
About GEMS Academy:
Trusted for over 60 years and now a third generation education family, GEMS Education began in a single school room in Dubai. Today, we have the privilege of educating over 170,000 students from over 176 countries through GEMS owned and managed schools globally; over 270,000 students access resources through our services division.
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