Elementary School Counselor - Abu Dhabi UAE - August 2026
- Country:
- UAE - Abu Dhabi
- Region:
- School - Middle East
- Curriculum:
- IB - MYP, IB- Diploma, IB- PYP, USA
- Level:
- Primary-Lower (5-7), Primary-Upper (8-11)
- Start Date:
- 17 August 2026
- Initial Contract Length:
- 2 year, renewable
- Curriculum Experience Required:
- Strongly prefer it
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COUNSELOR NEEDED FOR AUGUST 2026
The School Offers:
* A generous tax free salary from AED11830 per month + end of service gratuity
* Attractive free single furnished accommodation
* Annual Flights
* Comprehensive medical insurance.
Experienced teachers are needed for August 2026. The school is seeking energised culturally sensitive internationally minded team players who are ready to embrace a rewarding teaching opportunity in a stimulating educational setting of over 70 nationalities. Set in suburban Abu Dhabi the school enjoys a long established reputation amongst the local community offering the full K-18 educational experience within an expansive campus of excellent facilities in and outside of the classroom.
Teachers are expected to be relevantly qualified and experienced within their specialized age range or subject area, essentially with a North American and/or IB background to reflect the curriculum and delivery method of choice. The school also want simply great, collaborative and engaging teachers who are effective relationship builders. Teachers need to be comfortable and confident working with children of many different cultures and nationalities where there is a strong emphasis on differentiated delivery on many levels.
The Elementary School Counselor promotes the social, emotional, and academic well-being of all students in alignment with the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and international school counseling frameworks (e.g., ASCA, International Model for School Counseling Programs). Working closely with teachers, administrators, and families, the counselor supports a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment that empowers students to thrive as learners and individuals. The Counselor plays a vital role in shaping a positive school culture, providing direct services to students,
consulting with staff, and contributing to whole-school planning and continuous improvement.
A wonderful career enhancement opportunity beckon those who want to make a difference in a remarkable and exciting part of the world. Contact your Edvectus advisor today to find out more.
The School Offers:
* A generous tax free salary from AED11830 per month + end of service gratuity
* Attractive free single furnished accommodation
* Annual Flights
* Comprehensive medical insurance.
Experienced teachers are needed for August 2026. The school is seeking energised culturally sensitive internationally minded team players who are ready to embrace a rewarding teaching opportunity in a stimulating educational setting of over 70 nationalities. Set in suburban Abu Dhabi the school enjoys a long established reputation amongst the local community offering the full K-18 educational experience within an expansive campus of excellent facilities in and outside of the classroom.
Teachers are expected to be relevantly qualified and experienced within their specialized age range or subject area, essentially with a North American and/or IB background to reflect the curriculum and delivery method of choice. The school also want simply great, collaborative and engaging teachers who are effective relationship builders. Teachers need to be comfortable and confident working with children of many different cultures and nationalities where there is a strong emphasis on differentiated delivery on many levels.
The Elementary School Counselor promotes the social, emotional, and academic well-being of all students in alignment with the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and international school counseling frameworks (e.g., ASCA, International Model for School Counseling Programs). Working closely with teachers, administrators, and families, the counselor supports a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment that empowers students to thrive as learners and individuals. The Counselor plays a vital role in shaping a positive school culture, providing direct services to students,
consulting with staff, and contributing to whole-school planning and continuous improvement.
A wonderful career enhancement opportunity beckon those who want to make a difference in a remarkable and exciting part of the world. Contact your Edvectus advisor today to find out more.
- Number Of Students:
- 1320
- Student Make Up:
- 73 nationalities / 50% Arab
- Regional Info:
- Abu Dhabi is a great place to live and work; if offers the perfect blend of a traditional Arabian lifestyle with a vibrant expatriate existence. There is something for everyone here whether it be shopping, dining out, exploring the culture or having fun in the desert. Abu Dhabi has large shopping malls, a plethora of international hotels, a dazzling range of eateries and many quite a few bars and clubs. It is the home of the carrier Etihad which can whisk you off to plentiful exotic Asian and African destinations during the longer school holidays. Dubai is just down the road for a day or weekend of more beaches and shopping, but different and wonderful historical places like Muscat are just a short flight away.
- Tax Rate:
- Tax Free
- Housing:
- 1 bedroom apartment
- Benefits:
- Flights -yearly, Gratuity or end of service bonus, Housing - provided, Medical or Health insurance, Tuition discount for dependants, Utilities paid
- Suited To:
- Activity - swimming beaches, Activity-typical water sporting types, Climate - warmer, Dependent children - Not very suitable, Holiday destination - yes typical, Infrastructure - Moderately developed, Suburban, Westernised - moderately, Women - more restrictive than most
- Minimum Years Experience:
- 2.0
- Curriculum Experience Required:
- Strongly prefer it
- Will Accept Newly Qualified Teachers:
- Y
- Visa Restriction:
- Younger than 60