Careers and University Guidance Counsellor

Amity International school, Abu Dhabi is looking to appoint a well-qualified, experienced, enthusiastic and highly motivated Higher Education & Careers (HEC) Counsellor for the secondary school.

In order to support the growing Senior School, Amity is seeking a new Careers and University counsellor. The successful applicant will have experience and a drive to develop the provision through the Secondary school, working closely with students, teachers and parents. The school is comprised of over seventy nationalities and for this reason, desired university destinations are varied. The typical Amity pupil is highly aspirational and hardworking and has high expectations about their future university destination. This is an exciting time to join Amity, and the successful applicant should be happy to contribute to the School’s commitment to offering superb, individualised university and careers guidance.

We are looking for candidates who:

·      Has experience of and an up to date working knowledge of UCAS

·      Has experience of International university placement including US, Canada, Australia

·      Understands the relevance of A levels and BTECs on the global platform

·      Liaises with universities to organise higher education fairs and university visits

·      Develops and oversees a careers curriculum for Years 7-13, liaise with Deputy Head Pastoral and Heads of Year to integrate careers education into KS3 and KS4 curricula

·      Supports Year 9 pupils with their GCSE choices and Year 11 pupils with their A Level choices with a view to further studies and careers

·      Has experience with careers education platforms, such as Unifrog, to help pupils identify skills, interests and career profiles

·      Establishes and develops links with employers to coordinate appropriate work experience opportunities

·      Arranges guest speakers to share their career journeys

·      Maintains a strong alumni network

Amity International School is a newly established British Curriculum International School with a renowned reputation for Sport, Music, Arts and Academia. The magnificent 15 acre bay-side campus allows the school to boast unique school facilities within a beautiful setting on the perimeter of the UAE's capital, providing an inspirational working environment where pupils are committed and keen to learn.

Amity International School is set-up as a not-for-profit organisation.

Benefits for the successful candidate include:         

·       Highly competitive salary benchmarked against many of the leading schools globally         

·       Accommodation or a housing allowance aligned with your personal family circumstances         

·       A spacious and modern, innovative teaching and learning environment      

·       Supportive line management and access to generous professional development training         

·       Opportunities to link with other subject areas in school and other schools internationally

Applicants should complete the application form on the TES website via the Quick Apply button. Please submit a CV of no more than 2 pages. Scanned copies of degree certificates and teaching qualifications would be also gratefully received.

Please note that the school reserves the right to begin the recruitment process prior to the closing date. Therefore, candidates are recommended to submit their application as soon as possible.

Interviews will be conducted in Abu Dhabi or via Teams.

Start date for this position will be January 2025.

Amity International School is aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils and hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection.

All applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening and submit a current police criminal check or equivalent from their home country or current country of residence prior to appointment in addition to supplying a minimum of two references, at least one of which should be from the Head Teacher/Principal of the most recent school.

Kindly note that due to the number of applicants we receive only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview schedule.