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Job Description
About the Role We are looking for an outstanding Careers and Wellbeing Counsellor to join our team at GEMS Wellington Academy A Khail School
Overview: The Careers and Wellbeing Counsellor is predominantly involved in providing advice and guidance, which are an important means of helping students and graduates explore their career and higher education options and make plans accordingly. In addition to this they will work as an integral part of the school ethos to help students form healthy goals, mindsets and behaviours.
Qualifications and skills:
Bachelors degree or equivalent in relevant subject area
Complete fluency in English
Familiarity with and understanding of recent developments in higher education
Technologically competent in basic resources and programmes
Previous experience in an international school and familiarity with British and/or American education system
Knowledge of the admission system to colleges in the UK, US, Canada, UAE and other European and Asian countries
Strong commitment to supporting all aspects of our programme, especially through participating actively in the extra-curricular activities and contributing to the life of the school community
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to interpret network-wide strategies to create school goals
Job Specification
To work with the Head of Careers and Transition (HCT) to provide a counselling service for students across the school
Liaise with school admissions and examinations office to maintain accurate and up to date records on students, including external exam results, internal progress report data and transcripts
Run individual and small group, face-to-face interviews in preparation for their plans Post 16/18
Offer and host meetings with students and appointments with parents
Work with the HCT to Coordinate the use of Unifrog and UCAS in order to collect data and manage university applications and research
Send individual student transcripts and proof of English Proficiency, when requested with the support of the Exams Officer
Prepare students for university interviews and delivering mock interviews with external professionals
Deliver talks on Personal Statements, the American Essay, CVs, covering letters, future of work, apprenticeships, student finance, sponsored degrees etc.
Deliver careers-related presentations across all year groups
Manage a year 10 and 12 work experience programme and other initiatives across the Academy
Produce resources for staff training on topics such as writing references, personal statements
Contact employers and professional bodies to obtain information about opportunities, recruitment procedures and policies
Research current labour market information to incorporate into careers guidance resources
Organise programmes of employer visits, careers fairs, the Higher Education Evening, GCSE Options evening and other related events
Attend parents evenings for students in Years 9 to 13
Liaise with other schools and colleges to coordinate visits, share resources and use the GEMS Counsellors network to share events such as the Oxbridge Alumni Mock Interviews etc.
Produce up to date destinations and display on the Destinations Board in the Sixth Form area
Attend A level and GCSE results day to support students and their parents in making decisions about Clearing and potential A levels subject choices.
Social emotional support of the students, e.g. Plan well-being activities and check in on their emotional status in line with the pastoral team and form time programme
Any other duties as prescribed by your Line Manager
