Higher Education and Careers Counsellor升学顾问 - Shanghai - 954 - Wellington College Education (China)

General information

Business unit

Wellington College International Shanghai

Working Calendar

Academic

Description & Requirements

Role Description

JOB TITLE

Higher Education & Careers (HEC) Counsellor

DEPARTMENT

Higher Education & Careers

LOCATION

Shanghai

LINE MANAGEMENT

Director of Higher Education & Careers

OBJECTIVES

Due to the continued growth of the Senior School, the College is seeking a new Higher Education & Careers (HEC) counsellor. Most Wellington pupils apply to multiple destinations with more than 75% applying to the United Kingdom, the United States, or both. The typical Wellington pupil is academically high performing and has very high expectations about their future university destination. Most pupils go on to study at top ranked universities, but they are nevertheless encouraged to research more widely into their university choices to find where they will learn best and thrive. This is an exciting time to join Wellington’s HEC team, and the successful applicant should be happy to contribute to the College’s commitment to offering superb, individualized university and careers guidance.

CARE AND WELLBEING OF CHILDREN

Maintain the highest standards of care, child protection and safeguarding at all times by upholding the 3Ps: Protection, Provision and Participation as outlined in UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

To help plan and facilitate assemblies, seminars and workshops in order to deliver the school’s HEC program to pupils from Year 10 onwards.

To support the HEC team in building relationships with university representatives as well as planning, promoting and facilitating university visits and the school’s annual university fair.

To advise pupils individually in choosing appropriate IGCSE and IB courses, extracurricular activities, summer opportunities, application-related exams, etc. that will best prepare them to apply to their courses and institutions of choice.

To monitor and document pupil progress and keep pupils informed of higher education & careers matters using the school’s internal systems and processes.

To support pupils’ applications to various programs, including brainstorming and editing pupil writing, providing counselor recommendations, checking application forms, etc.

To generally liaise with tutors, Heads of Year, and subject teachers with regards to pupil interests, academic progress, application needs, etc.

To assist in informing the school’s parent body about higher education matters by being available for individual meetings with families and contributing to a variety of HEC presentations and events.

To further develop the HEC department’s collection of resources, including the HEC curriculum, summer opportunities database, extracurricular opportunities, HEC website, reference library, etc.

To supporting the other members of the HEC team with ongoing departmental projects like alumni relations, development of career opportunities, etc..

QUALIFICATIONS：

A minimum of an undergraduate degree.

Either a teaching qualification (PGCE, BEd. or equivalent) or an appropriate university counselling qualification.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE：

3+ years of experience working in a university guidance capacity.

Understanding of a variety of global application systems, including the UK, the US, Canada, China (mainland and HK), Singapore, etc.
Knowledge of IGCSE and IB curricula and the context of university admissions from a high-performing international school.
Fluent in English.

PERSONAL QUALITIES：

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a clear ability to collaborate with a team.

The ability to manage their own time effectively to excel in their assigned tasks and defined areas of responsibility.
Dedication and commitment to providing the best possible service to our pupils and parents.

Please note that any application with missing materials will not be considered.

Wellington College International Shanghai is totally committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to enhanced pre-employment clearance, including identity checks, criminal background checks, qualifications checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps in employment.

As an employer of choice, Wellington College China is committed to making professional learning and personal development central to its ethos and approach. WCC fully recognizes its responsibilities for safeguarding children. Our safeguarding policy applies to all staff, governors and volunteers working in the Group.