Career Guidance Coach

EPG - Salwa School (Primary)

Employer Active

Posted 2 hrs ago

Experience

3 - 8 Years

Job Location

Kuwait - Kuwait

Education

Bachelor of Arts

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

The Career Counselor provides academic and career guidance to secondary students (Grades 8 12) as they prepare for IGCSE/GCSE subject selections, A-Level pathways, and university admissions.

The role supports students in understanding their strengths, exploring career interests, and developing clear academic plans aligned with their future goals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Academic & Career Guidance
  • Provide individual and group counseling sessions to support students with subject selection for IGCSE/GCSE and A-Level streams.
  • Guide students in identifying strengths, interests, and potential career paths.
  • Assist students in exploring vocational, academic, and international higher-education opportunities.
  • University & Post-Secondary Support
  • Support students with university application processes, including UCAS, CommonApp, GCC universities, and scholarship opportunities.
  • Guide students with personal statements, reference requests, and required documentation.
  • Conduct workshops on university admissions, career pathways, and global opportunities.
  • Student Development
  • Organize career awareness events, workshops, and guest speaker sessions for Grades 8 12.
  • Provide support in developing soft skills such as goal-setting, time management, study habits, and interview preparation.
  • Introduce students to internships, volunteering programs, and extracurricular opportunities.
  • Parent & Community Engagement
  • Communicate with parents about academic progress, subject choices, and future pathways.
  • Conduct parent information sessions on IGCSE/GCSE choices, A-Level routes, and university requirements.
  • Collaboration with School Staff
  • Work closely with Heads of Department, coordinators, and senior leadership to ensure students receive accurate academic guidance.
  • Support teachers in identifying students who may need additional academic or emotional support.
  • Provide feedback to SLT on trends, student needs, and counseling outcomes.
  • Record Keeping & Administration
  • Maintain confidential records of counseling sessions and student plans.
  • Prepare annual career guidance plans and termly reports for school leadership.
  • Ensure adherence to safeguarding, ethical, and confidentiality guidelines.

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Education, or a related field (Master s preferred).
  • Candidates from top universities such as Oxford, Cambridge, or Harvard are highly desirable.
  • Minimum 3 5 years of experience in school counseling or academic guidance.
  • Strong knowledge of the British curriculum (IGCSE, GCSE, A-Level).
  • Experience with university admissions processes (UK, US, EU, GCC).
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Key Skills

  • Empathy, active listening, and a student-centered approach.
  • Strong organizational and planning skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff.
  • Cultural sensitivity, especially in the Kuwait/GCC context.
  • Ability to guide students in both academic and personal development.

Company Industry

Department / Functional Area

Keywords

  • Career Guidance Coach

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