Careers and University Guidance Counsellor

Date: 9 Dec 2024 Location: Abu Dhabi, AE Job ID: 4556 School: NAS Abu Dhabi School Company: Nord Anglia Education 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. When it comes to creating memorable learning experiences both within and beyond our classrooms, our family of more than 13,000 passionate staff are experts in their academic and commercial professions and play a vital role in the world-class experience our schools provide 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. In August 2023, we opened the school’s new, purpose-built campus to our first cohort of students and began to do what Nord Anglia does best: make every moment at school count. 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. You will be responsible for encouraging and developing further our culture of inspiration, enjoyment and success. Keen to collaborate and share your expertise, you will have good interpersonal skills and the ability and confidence to build strong working relationships. The flexibility and open-mindedness required to adapt quickly to a fast-paced international environment are essential

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, a university and college counselling handbook, information for the school's website and ensuring all relevant information is on iSAMS.
• 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 as well as keeping up to date about specific universities and maintaining membership of professional organisations.
• 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

Extra Curricular Activities:

• 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;
• Contribute to the preparation of action plans and other support mechanisms;
• 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.
• Operate at all times within the stated policies and practices 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 and conform to professional and ethical requirements.
• 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. Willingness to undertake appropriate child protection training when required.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Qualifications/Training

• Qualified to bachelors degree level or above
• Qualified Teacher Status

Essential

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

Essential

Skills

Excellent communications skills, particularly written and spoken English

• Data analysis and presentation

Essential

• Highly effective communicator and influencer

Essential

• Tactful and diplomatic when conveying information

Essential

• Strong interpersonal and planning skills

Essential

Personal Attributes

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills

Essential

• Attention to detail

Essential

• Ability to work under pressure and remain calm

Essential

• Willingness to take on multiple tasks

Essential

• Proactive and able to prompt others to ensure deadlines are achieved

Essential

• Self-motivated and enthusiastic

Essential

• Ability to work independently

Essential

• Continually strive for improvement

Essential

• Adaptability

Essential

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 safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender or culture