Director of University Counselling and Careers (Job Vacancy)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES All leaders are expected to live the Harrow values and make positive contributions to whole College strategic aims. All teachers and leaders are expected to champion high expectations, foster a love of learning and nurture well-being so that every child is able to achieve their personal best. Encouraging international understanding, ensuring equal opportunity for all students and providing a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment where ‘Students come first’ is a fundamental expectation. The Director of University and Careers Counselling serves as an integral part of the student journey through the leadership, development and implementation of the university and careers. programme. This leader is pivotal in supporting students by engaging all relevant stakeholders in providing programming and services to students in order to ensure individual pathway development and entitlement for all students to support their future goals. University and careers counsellors act as a link to all relevant departments to gain an in-depth understanding of student ambitions, abilities and goals that are essential in supporting students and families in career, university and post-secondary planning. The Director of University and Career Counselling will promote and nurture a culture focused on growth, purpose and a sense of belonging to help students find their ‘best fit’ for the future. Providing a personalized service for students and their families through transitions and providing professional learning for teachers, workshops for parents on the student journey, the successful candidate will be a key figure in the school community. OVERALL QUALITIES • Have a relevant qualification/certification in university and careers counselling and preferably 5 years of relevant experience working within a secondary school setting. • Have relevant experience in an international school, working interdepartmentally to embed university and careers programming, engaging with cohorts, groups and individual students. • Have a deep working knowledge of admissions processes and systems in the UK, US, Asia & Oceania, Canada and Europe. • Have experience working with international students and families demonstrating both high emotional and cultural intelligence. • Have experience with university admissions testing for US and UK, including SAT/ACT test supervision. • Have well developed ICT skills and experience of working with university application platforms. • Have strong, professional written and verbal communication skills. • Have effective organization and the ability to set and meet deadlines.