Careers and Universities Counsellor
Safa Community School
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Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
Due to continued growth and expansion across all areas of the school and to accommodate our rapidly increasing Sixth Form cohort, we seek to appoint an exceptional Careers and Universities Counsellor to join our team.
Key Responsibilities
- To ensure that all Year 9-13 students have access to careers guidance intervention via individual interviews, HOY/SEN/self-referrals and through Parent Meetings and Options Evenings.
- To undertake diagnostic and aptitude testing to support students with personal growth and self-awareness. From this assessment, provide personalised action plans to students following interventions via email and uploaded to Unifrog, signposting them to research materials and websites, career and planning resources both in school and online and individual specific action points.
- To provide after each visit: an updated spreadsheet detailing students seen, intended destinations, career idea if known, any additional actions agreed/needed to be implemented by school and evidence of quality assessment via student evaluation.
- To focus on Post 16 & 18 options in interviews with Years 10-13 to assist with career pathway planning and GCSE options in Year 9.
- Support students emotions around university choices and expectations, and help students make appropriate choices.
- Offer information, advice and guidance to individual students applying to universities locally and abroad.
- International Students: Understand university degree, entrance requirements, visa requirements, funding, fees and keeping up to date with admissions and policy changes.
- Organise higher education events, including presentations and career expos, liaise with universities and organisations, and attend local university information sessions.
- Guide students in writing application essays, personal statements and preparing for interviews.
- Process student applications on the Common Application (US) and UCAS (UK) systems.
- Help students apply to Oxbridge and Ivy League, assist students in preparing medical and veterinary applications etc.
- Administer special university entrance exams.
- Coordinate references (writing and training staff), recommendation letters and documentation for university applications
- Support students on Results Days and guide internships and part-time work.
Desired Candidate Profile
Degree-level qualification in Counselling or related field.
- At least 3 years of experience as a Careers and Universities Counsellor.
- Strong knowledge of university admission processes in the US, UK, Canada, Middle East and internationally.
- Extensive experience with UCAS and university entry requirements.
Keywords
- Careers And Universities Counsellor
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Safa Community School
Safa Community School - a beacon of excellence. In 2024, we were honoured with the Happiest School in the UAE title, a testament to our commitment towards student well-being. In addition, we were proud recipients of the Value Add, Leaving No Child Behind Award , reflecting our dedication to academic progress. This was further underscored by our 2024 GCSE VA score of +2.2. Our high staff retention rates and inclusion in the top 15 Schools in the UAE by the Schoolscompared.com survey are a source of pride for us all. At Safa Community School, we are more than just a school we are a community. With a parent body comprising expats, including around 35% from the UK, we have fostered a reputation for being a friendly, warm, and community-oriented school. Our positive relationships among staff, parents, and students are a testament to our inclusive approach, making everyone feel welcomed and part of a larger family. This sense of belonging sets us apart and should make you feel at home in our school. Safa Community School is not just another school but an award-winning all-through UK curriculum school, from FS1 to Year 13, with 2,640. Follow our school Instagram channel for a glimpse into our vibrant community showcasing student achievements, community events, and much more at safa_scs. Discover how we nurture talent, foster creativity, and build a thriving environment for every student.