University and Careers Counsellor

An outstanding and inspirational University and Careers Counsellor is required for August 2025. 

The University and Careers Counselling (UCC) team at Dulwich College (Singapore) is a key element of our 'Students Come First' mission. Working closely with our pastoral leaders and academic programme coordinators, the UCC team is involved in the education and guidance of all students from Year 7 to 13. From identifying interests and passions, to targeting careers and future study programmes, the team is focused on supporting all our students in finding their 'best fit', personalised pathway, beyond the College. 

The 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. You will be part of a culture focused on growth, purpose, and a sense of belonging to help students find their best fit for the future and to be their best selves.

Dulwich College (Singapore) offers the highest quality of learning for all our students and our guiding philosophy is that students come first. 

Successful applicants will need to be sympathetic with the ethos and values of Dulwich College. An attractive and competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate, and details will be made available to shortlisted candidates. 

Safeguarding

Our College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our care. We follow safe recruitment practices and appointments are subject to vetting including reference checks, and identity and criminal record checks. 

Dulwich College (Singapore)

Dulwich College (Singapore) is a globally renowned international school educating more than 2,900 students from Toddlers (age 2) to Year 13 (age 18). The College was founded in 2014 on the ethos and values of the British independent schooling system and was the seventh College to join the Dulwich family of schools. It has a global outlook and contemporary approach that mirrors Singapore’s cosmopolitan nature and reflects the diverse backgrounds of the 50 nationalities that make up its student body. 

Dulwich College (Singapore) believes in nurturing global citizens and well-rounded future leaders equipped to solve the world’s challenges. Students are encouraged to Live Worldwise – to make informed choices, take inspired action and create a positive impact on society and the planet. This global outlook is expressed in the school motto, ‘Detur Pons Mundo’, which translates to ‘Building Bridges To The World’ – a perspective that is lived out daily. 

Regarded as one of the leading international schools in Singapore, the College is academically selective and provides a rigorous curriculum, complemented by a rich co-curricular programme. We build upon an enhanced version of the English National Curriculum, followed by IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme. It is a genuinely international education. Our modern campus connects us to the greenery of Singapore and features technology-rich learning spaces, world-class performing arts facilities, swimming pools, sports pitches, and gymnasia.

Our Vision of Counsellors 

Worldwise Counsellors: 

• Are student advocates first 
• Display self-control and flexibility and encourage students to build a personalised Bridge to the World that will create lifelong post-secondary and fulfilment 
• Promote a love of learning and student wellbeing 
• Show professional initiative and perseverance 
• Get on with others and have highly developed communication and collaboration skills 
• Are committed to sustainability and global citizenship 
• Promote academic rigour, holistic learning and post-secondary aspirations that will allow our students to have the skills and motivation to make a positive difference in the world 

A Worldwise Counsellor values: 

• Student agency 
• Data-supported counselling approaches and personalised student learning 
• Diversity of cultures, personal backgrounds, and post-secondary aspirations 
• High levels of student motivation and engagement 

A Worldwise Counsellor's practice: 

• Embraces professional collaboration and collective efficacy as part of One Family of Schools 
• Is student-centred in order to identify best-fit post-secondary pathways 
• Engages in pioneering professional learning for the benefit of students and the school community 

Candidates will: 

• Have a relevant qualification/certification in university and careers counselling and at least two years of relevant experience working within a secondary school setting. 
• Have relevant experience in an international school setting with experience working inter-departmentally to embed university and careers programming, or significant relevant university admissions experience. 
• Have a deep working knowledge of UK, USA, European, Singapore, Hong Kong, Canadian, and Australian admissions processes and systems. 
• Have classroom and curriculum development experience to lead robust university and career programming. 
• Have experience working with international students and families with a deep, working knowledge of the importance of culturally responsive practice. 
• Liaise as appropriate with outside agencies and community members to support all areas of programming. 
• Have experience with university admissions testing for US and UK admissions. 
• Have working knowledge of university application platforms. 
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Be flexible and able to meet deadlines. 
• Fulfil all pastoral, welfare, and supervisory duties effectively and willingly. 
• Role model a mindset of continuous development and improvement, to meet and exceed expectations. 
• Be committed to quality, attention to detail, and high standards. 

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Having a diverse staff body is a great strength to us as a College and one of the ways that we can help students achieve our College Mission of Living Worldwise. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, pregnancy or socio-economic status. We support family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational needs allow. Staff recruited locally are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law. 

Dulwich College (Singapore) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices which are aligned to the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All appointments are subject to an interview, identity checks, criminal record checks, and successful references. 

PEI Registration Number: 201027137D. Period of Registration:09 January 2024 to 08 January 2028