WELCOME TO SCIE – STRIVING TO BE THE BEST:
* University Counsellor
* Enjoy supporting students who want to learn at the highest level
* Quality of life matters – 6 periods of “Personal Time” per week
* Fully CIS & WASC accredited school founded in 2003
Position Profile:
* UK/US counselling experience preferred
* Minimum 2 years counselling experience in the relevant area
* Ability to counsel high achieving students targeting Top US universities
* A degree in your area of expertise
* Counselling qualifications (US college counselling certification & British Council certification or equivalent)
Specific Responsibilities of University Counsellor:
* Work with A1 & A2 (US equivalent: Grades 11-12/12-13) students one-on-one on developing their university applications (assisting the students in providing expert Personal Statement/application essay advice, assisting the students with SCIE AL/AP course options, etc.).
* Create and conduct university application “enrichment” classes for students in G1, G2 & A1 (US equivalent: Grades 9-11/10-12).
* Regularly assess student performance, provide constructive feedback through a system of referral comments, and work with students to monitor progress and identify areas for improvement in the student/Counsellor relationship.
* Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to a positive and collaborative work environment, sharing best practices and resources, including results from Counsellor-attended CPD (webinars, conferences, university visits, courses, etc.).
* Form relationships with student parents and attend parent-Counsellor meetings and events.
Brief Description of SCIE:
UK curriculum high school (Cambridge International AS/AL & IGCSE) teaching through the medium of English to mainly Chinese students preparing for overseas universities.
The mission of the College is to educate students in a challenging, international environment leading to academic achievement at the highest level, and to develop social responsibility, creativity, independence, and enthusiasm, providing each student with the best preparation for future opportunities.
* Highly selective – English and Mathematics admissions tests
* Medium of instruction & communication – AS/AL English, with students functioning at first language level
* 1800 students, High school only – UK Key Stages 4 & 5
* Accreditation – Fully accredited by Council of International Schools (CIS) & WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges in US)
* Examinations – AS/AL, IGCSE (Cambridge International), GCSE&IGCSE (Edexcel) – English, Japanese, Drama & EPQ, and AP (CollegeBoard)
* Day & boarding school – teachers are not involved in boarding facility nor have evening or night duties
* Founded in 2003
University and Careers Office Introduction:
The University and Careers Office (UCO) is a friendly and professional team that is committed to preparing students for life beyond SCIE. In 2023-2024, we are a team of 19: 2 designated UCO secretaries and 17 counsellors, including the Head of UCO, the Head of Regional University Applications (North America), and the Head of Regional University Applications (UK, Europe, and Asia/Australia).
At SCIE, at least 70% of our students apply to the UK through UCAS, and almost half of them apply to the US. Most students apply to multiple destinations, including Canada, Hong Kong, and Australia. SCIE students have very high university aspirations. They work zealously to achieve impressive and deserving admissions results, including G5s in the UK, the Ivy League, and other highly competitive US and overseas universities. With 48 Oxbridge offers in 2024 and 30 per year since 2019, SCIE has consistently ranked first in China in offers from the two universities.
As a University Counsellor, you will be guiding and counselling a maximum caseload of 40 A2 (Y 12-13) students through their applications and also being involved in all the other three year groups in their university exploration and planning. The majority of your work is 1:1 university counselling with A1s and A2s, but you will also be expected to teach the G-level enrichment classes and A1 university preparation lessons.
We are looking for candidates with experience supporting students who come from a highly selective education background, while following the British curriculum and aspiring to attend prestigious overseas universities. The ability to facilitate university preparation sessions and an understanding of the Chinese context will be added advantages.
Application deadline: December 31st 2024 for the 1st Round of recruitment, and online interviews by December/January.
References will be taken up including direct contact with your current, or most recent employer for a safeguarding reference check and to confirm clearance from contract commitment.
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