Wellington College China

OBJECTIVES

The Higher Education and Careers Department is committed to preparing students for a successful future in an increasingly globalised society through an integrated Chinese and International-style curriculum. It is committed to creating a collaborative, informative and safe space for students to explore future higher education and career options. The Hiba Academy guidance team provides students with various opportunities to learn and develop independently. The mission is to develop global leaders with strong communication and social skills as well as establishing an environment conducive to the development of cross-cultural understanding and an international outlook. We have created a five-year pathway plan for our students to explore their interest and skills at an earlier stage in order to help them choose their IGCSE and IBDP subjects. Our five-year plan ensures that students are exploring a myriad of industries in order find their choice of possible careers in the future and introduction to different curriculums and universities in order to find their university fit. We offer a comprehensive programme for both our Hiba Academy parents and students. Students begin Career sessions from Grade 8 all the way to Grade 12. These sessions provide students with a personal outlook and insight of Higher Education and planning for their future .We also understand that parents are important stakeholders in University planning. We have created monthly café talks to formal parent workshops to ensure that parents are up to date with policies and application systems. We offer a wide range of resources for both parents and students through monthly newsletters, weekly Teams update, college corner, etc. We offer exciting programmes, such as the HCEP(Careers Exploration Programme) that enables students to work with companies, Careers Series 

Talk that invites guest speakers from different companies to provide insight on their

career industry, to Career Field trips and Secondary Career Day. We are looking for 

members who are passionate and vision-driven counsellors ready to help our students in 

their journey throughout high school and onwards to their Higher Education career.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

We are a multi-cultural group of counsellors who enjoy what we do, and we welcome you to join our team!

• Conduct research on higher education systems of all countries outside of China—primarily the US, UK, Australia, and Canada— to provide students, parents, and teachers with comprehensive information on university admissions. 
• Establish effective collaborative working relationships with other schools and universities throughout the world. 
• To run specific university guidance sessions and workshops for pupils focusing on the construction of personal statements and college essays and advise on the application processes for a range of courses, institutions, and countries.
• To advise pupils, individually and collectively, on their university choices, helping them choose appropriate institutions and courses which support their own specific individual needs and aspirations. 
• To support the wider university guidance team in promoting access to universities planning, promoting, and facilitating the university visits programme and future university fairs.
• To help maintain and complete all necessary documentation needed to support a pupil’s application
• To advise pupils in adopting appropriate strategies to take pre -admissions tests such as SAT/ACT and assist the wider university guidance team with scheduling/registering pupils and facilitating tests where necessary. 
• To help provide training sessions where necessary to aid tutors, Housemasters and subject teachers in supporting pupils and completing application documents such as recommendation letters. 
• To assist in keeping the parent body informed about higher education matters by being available for individual meetings with families and contributing to a variety of university guidance workshops and presentations. 
• To assist the Head of Higher Education and Careers and the Senior School Leadership Team in providing advice and guidance regarding option choices for IGCSE and IB Diploma.
  • To liaise with Housemasters, subject teachers, and tutors with regards to HE applications when necessary. 
  • To help the wider university guidance team in maintaining a well-stocked resource library and ensuring relevant and up to date information on university guidance matters is provided on the school web page, student higher education workbooks and on student noticeboards. 
  • To assist the school in part-time pastoral responsibilities, teaching, or other duties that are needed at the time.

BASIC QUALIFICATION

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in relevant fields 
• Either a teaching qualification (PGCE, BEd or equivalent), appropriate university counselling qualification or significant experience in a counselling or university admissions role.
• Fluent in Chinese and in English.
• Support for Hiba Academy Values and vision

EXPERIENCE

EXPERTISE

• Familiarity with the admission process in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. 
• Cultural awareness and knowledge of the Chinese education system. 
• In-depth study and understanding of specific information such as application process university rankings and admission requirements. 
• Teachers with university support experience are also welcomed to apply.

Preferred Aptitudes

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 recognises its responsibilities for safeguarding children. Our safeguarding policy applies to all staff, governors and volunteers working in the Group.