head of university and careers counselling - Singapore - DULWICH COLLEGE (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.

Description

An outstanding and inspirational Head of University and Careers Counselling is required for an August 2024 start.

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. A Head of University and Careers Counselling role may be available for suitable candidates.

Dulwich College (Singapore) offers the highest quality of learning for all our students and our guiding philosophy is that students come first. The Dulwich College International group is committed to drawing upon its position as a global family, with 'one College, many campuses' as its mission, enhancing the education of its students and providing its employees with enriching and rewarding careers.

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.

Our Counselling Profile

Counsel WORLDWISE

Dulwich College International is One Family of Schools focused on every student achieving his or her very best in school and life beyond, which is why all our students Graduate Worldwise, ensuring they are confidently prepared for the uncertainties of the future. To guarantee this experience for all our students, we look to recruit the very best counselling practitioners in international education so that, with us, they continue to develop as Worldwise Counsellors. Our teaching, learning and counselling are grounded in the Dulwich College International pillars of Students Come First, Pioneering Spirit and One Family of Schools.

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 success 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

Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate:

As the Head of University and Careers Counselling within Dulwich, you will serve as an integral part of the student journey through the development and implementation of the university and careers programme. This role 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 future goals.

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 promote and nurture 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. You will also become part of an exciting educational organisation, that encourages individual attention on the student, supporting families through transitions and staff engagement through professional learning and interactions.

Candidate 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;
• Have a deep working knowledge of UK, UK, 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, including serving as test site supervisor for ACT/SAT;
• 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.

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