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Careers and University Guidance Counsellor Jobs in Abu Dhabi, UAE at Nord Anglia Education Group
Careers and University Guidance Counsellor
Location:
Abu Dhabi, AE Job  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 admissi…
Title: Careers and University Guidance Counsellor
Company: Nord Anglia Education Group
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Category: Education / Teaching, HR/Recruitment
