Careers and University Guidance Counsellor

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Amity International School – Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
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Very competitive and connected with top international schools.
Job category:
Full-time, temporary job.
Sign up by:
October 25, 2024
Job summary
Amity International School in Abu Dhabi wants to hire a skilled and friendly Higher Education & Careers (HEC) Counsellor for the secondary school.

To help the expanding Senior School, Amity is looking for a new Careers and University advisor. The successful candidate will have experience and a strong desire to improve programs in the secondary school by working closely with students, teachers, and parents. The school has students from more than seventy different countries, so the students want to go to many different universities. The average Amity student is very ambitious and works hard, and they have big goals for which university they want to go to in the future. This is a great time to join Amity, and the right candidate should be eager to help the school provide excellent, personal college and career advice.

We want to find people who:

Has experience with and knows how UCAS works.
Has experience helping students get placed in universities in the US, Canada, and Australia.
Knows how important A levels and BTECs are around the world.
Works with universities to set up education fairs and arrange visits to the schools.
Creates and manages a careers program for students in Years 7 to 13. Works with the Deputy Head of Pastoral Care and Year Heads to include careers education in the KS3 and KS4 lessons.
Helps Year 9 students with their GCSE subject choices and Year 11 students with their A Level choices to plan for further studies and jobs.
Has experience using career education tools like Unifrog to help students figure out their skills, interests, and career options.
Builds relationships with employers to set up suitable work experience opportunities.
Sets up guest speakers to talk about their job experiences.
Keeps a strong group of former students connected.
Amity International School is a new school that follows the British education system. It is well-known for its programs in sports, music, art, and academics. The beautiful 15-acre campus next to the bay gives the school special facilities in a lovely location near the capital of the UAE. This creates an inspiring place where students are eager to learn.

Amity International School is created as a non-profit organization.

The advantages for the chosen candidate are:

Very competitive salary compared to many top schools around the world.
Housing support or money for housing that fits your family’s needs.
A large, modern place for teaching and learning that uses new ideas.
Helpful managers and plenty of opportunities for training and learning.
Chances to connect with other subjects in our school and with schools in other countries.
People who want to apply should fill out the application form on the TES website by clicking the Quick Apply button. Please send a CV that is no longer than 2 pages. We would also appreciate receiving scanned copies of degree certificates and teaching qualifications.

Please keep in mind that the school can start hiring before the deadline. So, we suggest that candidates send in their application as soon as they can.

Interviews will take place in Abu Dhabi or online using Teams.

This job will start in January 2025.

Amity International School follows the advice from the International Task Force on Child Protection. We are dedicated to keeping all students safe and healthy. We follow strict guidelines to make sure we hire people who will protect and care for children.

Everyone applying for the position must complete a child protection check. They also need to provide a recent police background check from their home country or where they currently live. Additionally, applicants must submit at least two references, including one from the Head Teacher or Principal of their most recent school.

Please be aware that only candidates who are selected for interviews will be contacted. We receive a lot of applications.

About Amity International School – Abu Dhabi
Amity International School – Abu Dhabi
E10, Exit 39, Al Bahya
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
+971 50 39000
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Amity International School is a private school in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, that offers classes for all ages. The school is part of the Amity Education Group, which is a non-profit organization that has schools in many countries.

Abu Dhabi is the capital of the country and the second largest city after Dubai. The school is near Deerfields Mall on the Abu Dhabi – Dubai road. The school uses the National Curriculum for England and mostly has teachers who were trained in the UK. Job applications are welcome from all countries where English is the first language.

The school is on a modern 15-acre campus with great facilities. It has an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a full-size football field, a 400-meter running track, computer rooms, a language lab, classrooms for special needs, a 600-seat auditorium, art rooms, a black box theater, a drama room, and libraries for all grade levels. Amity’s boat house has special approval from the Royal Yacht Association and provides many fun activities like sailing, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, and wind surfing.

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Values and goals

Amity International School aims to give a great education, build a strong community, and offer motivating teaching. Students and teachers encourage learning on your own, thinking carefully, and reflecting on your thoughts in a supportive and engaging atmosphere. Amity teachers are skilled and know a lot about their subjects. They do more than just teach skills and facts; they also care for the overall well-being of each student, including their emotions and physical health.

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