Careers and University Guidance Counsellor

Careers and University Guidance Counsellor

Location: Abu Dhabi, AE

Job ID: 4556

Careers and University Guidance Counsellor

Nord Anglia International School is looking to appoint an outstanding Careers and University Guidance Counsellor to join a highly successful and expanding school.

About Nord Anglia

At Nord Anglia Education, our schools shape a generation of creative and resilient global citizens who leave our schools with everything they need for success - whatever they choose to be or do in life.

We educate more than 74,000 children in 32 countries, our 84 schools in the Middle East, the Americas, Europe and Asia form our diverse global family, making us the largest provider of premium education in the world.

About the School

Nord Anglia International School Abu Dhabi (NAS Abu Dhabi) lies at the heart of the Emirate, on Al Reem Island. Our mission is to help our students prepare for their futures, think creatively outside the box, develop healthy resilience, global awareness, and be team players.

About You

You will be a teacher who is passionate about their profession and seeks continuous improvement. You will have a positive mindset and will always do your very best for students, for parents and for colleagues. You will have strong experience of the UK national curriculum; further experience of international education will be an added advantage.

You will be an excellent communicator who will work well with all members of the community. You will have a strong focus on being the best teacher you can be and will also participate fully in the extra-curricular aspects of school life.

Job Purpose

To develop and implement an effective strategy for providing comprehensive careers advice and universities guidance to students, building on existing systems and processes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with senior leaders and all teachers to assist the school achieve its goal of empowering and enriching lives for future success.
• Guide a team of form tutors and teachers to assist students in developing, monitoring and updating their academic plans and career goals.
• Assist students and parents with university and college admissions forms and where appropriate, assist in promoting and securing scholarships.
• Help students aspire realistically and choose their university courses wisely.
• Invite and welcome representatives from colleges and universities to the school, work with our Events Team to coordinate University fairs etc.
• Develop partnerships locally and worldwide with employers and universities for the benefit of our students and their aspirations.
• Create and update supporting documents for university admissions, such as transcripts, the school profile, and a university and college counselling handbook.
• Oversee the administration of aptitude and achievement testing as per university requests.
• Work with academic leads and the senior team to identify students who should be encouraged and supported to make applications to Oxbridge / Ivy League and other outstanding universities around the world.
• Work with staff to provide advice to students and parents about iGCSE and A level and subject choices.
• Keep accurate records of destinations, admissions decisions, awards and statistics.
• Maintain a knowledge of the issues and trends in university admissions, higher education and testing.
• Develop and maintain a network of NASAD student Alumni in partnership with our marketing team.
• Co-ordinate all careers and work experience matters across KS3, 4 and 5.
• Plan and prepare and deliver appropriate PSHME resources on careers and work related learning in Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.
• Lead staff training in relation to university guidance.
• Support students and parents in the post exam result period around GCSE and A level results days.
• Work with the marketing team to promote student success and keep our community informed of student destinations.
• Support the development of our Secondary School curriculum to grow opportunities for our students in relations to careers and work-related learning.
• Support the life of the school beyond the classroom;
• Lead one or more agreed after school activity each week;
• Participate in residential weeks and other trips as appropriate;
• Contribute to whole school learning initiatives.

Pastoral Duties:

• Establish a purposeful and safe learning environment for all students;
• Promote the general progress and well-being of individual students and of the class as a whole;
• Alert appropriate staff to problems experienced by students and make recommendations as to how these may be resolved.
• Communicate effectively with parents, liaising with other staff as appropriate.

Other responsibilities:

• Cover for absent colleagues when necessary.
• Work effectively in different teams;
• Assist in whole school marketing initiatives and contribute to the growth of the school.
• Keep knowledge of wider curriculum developments up to date.
• Undertake professional development to enhance teaching and learning, identifying the impact and share the outcomes with colleagues.
• Meet responsibilities with regard to health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant legislation.
• Contribute positively to the morale and community spirit in the school at all times.
• Any other appropriate duties as allocated by members of the School's Leadership Team.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Qualifications/Training

• Qualified to bachelor's degree level or above
• Qualified Teacher Status

Experience / Knowledge

• Minimum of two years' experience teaching UK National Curriculum at Key Stage 3 and IGCSE
• Minimum of two years' experience in a similar role
• Working in partnership with parents
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic
• The drive to continually strive for improvement
• A flexible approach to changing circumstances
• Compassion and kindness towards others

Skills

• Excellent communications skills, particularly written and spoken English
• Data analysis and presentation
• Highly effective communicator and influencer
• Tactful and diplomatic when conveying information
• Strong interpersonal and planning skills

Personal Attributes

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and remain calm
• Willingness to take on multiple tasks
• Proactive and able to prompt others to ensure deadlines are achieved
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Ability to work independently
• Continually strive for improvement

Selection Process

Applicants should submit a CV, letter of application and the details of two professional referees, one of which should be your current Line Manager.

Safeguarding

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people are able to thrive and learn. We are committed to s.