University and Careers Guidance Counsellor

Repton Al Barsha

The University Guidance Counsellor plays a central role in supporting students from Year 7 to Year 13 in their career development, university planning and application processes. The postholder will manage the school s careers and guidance programme, lead university application procedures and maintain strong relationships with students, parents, staff, universities and alumni. The role requires deep knowledge of global university systems, excellent communication skills and a strategic, student-centred approach.

Repton Al Barsha currently educates students from Nursery (FS1) to Year 11 and will be growing year on year through to Year 13.

We are a well-resourced Apple Distinguished School with exceptional sporting facilities, seeking to achieve the best from every pupil both academically and in extra-curricular activities which is a key aspect of the school program.

The school was rated Very Good with several outstanding features in the most recent DSIB inspection.

Repton Al Barsha boasts state of the art facilities and is situated at the heart of New Dubai in the Dubai Science Park, Barsha South. It offers the academic rigour of the UK National Curriculum within an inclusive family environment. The School is built on the twin foundations of academic excellence and the highest standards of pastoral care.

Key Responsibilities:

Student Guidance & Support

• Hold weekly interviews with KS5 students to review academic progress, university readiness and their evolving profiles.
• Support students in identifying best-fit universities and appropriate pathways.
• Prepare students for university, scholarship and internship interviews.
• Manage Year 12 work experience, including placements and student preparation.

Parent Communication & Engagement

• Maintain strong communication with parents to ensure they remain informed throughout the university process.
• Deliver parents presentations on university systems, deadlines and application strategies.
• Ensure parents are aware of upcoming deadlines and concerns if students fall behind.
• Academic Documentation & Applications
• Collate predicted grades from teaching staff.
• Gather subject references and write counsellor references where required.
• Write and issue academic transcripts for all Year 13 graduates.
• Submit all university applications accurately and on time.
• Maintain an updated database of all university offers, used for the Board of Governors report.
• Careers Programme Leadership (Years 7 13)
• Deliver a complete careers education programme based on the Unifrog spiral curriculum.
• Train subject teachers in writing high-quality references.
• Lead SSenior School assemblies related to careers, pathways and university preparation.
• University Relations & Events Management
• Build and maintain strong international university partnerships.
• Facilitate university visits, guest speakers and enrichment lectures.
• Organise the annual Careers Fair and ensure high engagement from universities and industry.

School Break Availability

• Provide support during school holidays as required by international examination results timetables (e.g., A-levels, GCSEs, IB, SAT/AP reporting) and will be required to attend GCSE and A-level results days.

Ethos, Values & Compliance

• Actively promote and uphold the values and ethos of Repton Al Barsha.
• Ensure all deadlines, safeguarding requirements and KHDA expectations are met.
• Perform any other reasonable duties as assigned by the Assistant Principal, Head of Sixth Form