Student Wellbeing Practitioner - August 2026

The Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai is looking for a Student Wellbeing Practitioner for an August 2026 start. About Cognita Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’. At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from. We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger; ensuring they get an education that’s, quite literally, world class. School Overview Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai is a leading British curriculum school delivering an exceptional educational experience in the UAE. As a super-premium school, we are committed to excellence across every aspect of school life, including the way we communicate with our parents, staff and wider community. JOB PURPOSE To provide proactive and responsive pastoral support to students, helping them navigate emotional challenges, develop healthy relationships, build confidence and manage transitions. The Student Wellbeing Practitioner contributes to a whole-school culture of wellbeing by delivering targeted interventions, facilitating peer support initiatives and working in partnership with colleagues to safeguard student welfare and promote positive outcomes. SPECIFIC AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY Supporting Student Wellbeing and Pastoral Care Provide compassionate, confidential support to students experiencing emotional difficulties, friendship challenges or personal concerns Support students with emotion