Newton International School – D Ring is seeking a caring, committed and experienced School Counsellor / Social Worker to support the social, emotional and personal development of our students.

The successful candidate will work closely with students, parents, teachers and the Senior Leadership Team to promote student wellbeing, provide appropriate guidance and ensure that students receive the support they need to thrive in a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

* Provide guidance and support to students experiencing social, emotional, behavioural or personal difficulties.
* Identify students who may require additional support and coordinate appropriate interventions.
* Work collaboratively with teachers, parents and school leaders to address student welfare concerns.
* Support the school's safeguarding and child protection procedures, following school policies and relevant Ministry of Higher Education requirements.
* Maintain accurate, confidential and up-to-date records of student concerns, interventions and referrals.
* Communicate with parents and families to support students' wellbeing and development.
* Refer students and families to external professionals or support services when appropriate.
* Contribute to the development and implementation of student wellbeing initiatives and preventative programmes.
* Support students experiencing difficulties with attendance, behaviour, peer relationships or adjustment to school life.
* Promote inclusion, positive relationships, emotional resilience and a safe school environment.
* Participate in safeguarding meetings, case discussions and multidisciplinary support meetings as required.
* Undertake any other reasonable duties relevant to the role.

Essential Requirements

* A bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counselling, Psychology or a closely related field.
* Relevant professional experience working with children, young people and families.
* Strong interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills.
* A sound understanding of safeguarding, child protection, confidentiality and professional boundaries.
* The ability to manage sensitive situations with empathy, discretion and professionalism.
* Excellent organisational and record-keeping skills.
* The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Fluency in Arabic and English, both written and spoken.

Desirable Requirements

* Experience working in an international school or British curriculum environment.
* Experience supporting students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
* Relevant professional registration, accreditation or additional training, where applicable.
* Experience working collaboratively with parents, teachers and external support agencies.

Safeguarding and Recruitment

Newton International School – D Ring is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undergo the school's safer recruitment checks, including satisfactory references, verification of qualifications and appropriate police clearance and background checks, in accordance with school policy and applicable requirements.

Experience: 3+ years

Start date: Nov 2026

Source: official careers site of Newton International School D – Ring Road. Apply directly with the employer.