University and Career Guidance Counsellor

1 day ago

Singapore GERMAN EUROPEAN SCHOOL SINGAPORE (DEUTSCHE EUROPAEISCHE SCHULE SINGAPUR) Full time
Roles & Responsibilities

The German European School Singapore (GESS) is looking for experienced University and Career Guidance Counsellor, commencing 1 August 2025.


The role focuses on providing guidance and personalized support to students, especially European Section students in Grades 8-12.


Responsibilities:

  • Provide comprehensive guidance on university admissions and career planning, including university selection, application processes, standardized testing, and scholarship opportunities for European and German students.
  • Conduct workshops and seminars for students and parents on university admissions and career preparation.
  • Offer ongoing support post-results day and assist students in navigating next steps in their academic and career pathways.
  • Stay up to date on university admissions requirements, career trends, and organize relevant events to integrate college and career planning into the curriculum.
  • Maintain detailed student records and generate reports on progress, keeping students and parents informed.
  • Collaborate with the High School teams to implement policies and strategies that support career exploration and university admissions preparation.
  • Contribute to the management and development of a centralized Career and University Counselling Microsite.
  • Stay informed about changes in the higher education landscape to provide students with the latest information on admissions criteria and industry requirements.

Requirements:

  • Relevant qualification/certification in university & careers counselling or at least 4 years of experience in a secondary school or student environment.
  • Knowledge of university admissions processes in the US, UK, Europe (non-UK), and Australia.
  • Experience with international students and culturally responsive practices.
  • Strong communication, presentation, and technology skills.
  • Experience with German university admissions processes and German language skills are advantageous to liaise with German speaking students, colleagues and parents.
  • Flexible approach, willingness to work beyond school hours, and meet deadlines.

Keen to collaborate and share your specialist expertise, you will be a fitting ambassador for the school. You will communicate with confidence across diverse audiences and situations, using your expertise to build strong relationships across the GESS community.


Our School

The German European School Singapore (GESS) is a multi-lingual, not-for-profit, German international school in Singapore with a distinct European flavour. As an accredited ‘Excellent German School Abroad’, the German Section of GESS offers all major German school leaving certificates.


Our European Section offers tuition in English for students from grade 1 - 12 across all three IB programmes (the PYP, the MYP and the IB Diploma Programme) as an authorised IB World School.


Children aged 2 years onwards can enroll in our Preschool where children are following the PYP programme in German-speaking, English-speaking or bilingual groups. In addition to an outstanding academic education, GESS strives to teach students community values such as respect, openness and diversity.


To Apply

We offer an exciting working environment in an international and cooperative team. Your application should include a letter of application and your complete resume. Please indicate your reasons for applying for the position.


Our Selection Process

At GESS we adhere to fair employment practices that consist of hiring practices that are fair, merit-based and non-discriminatory.


We are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people are able to thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and child protection as we promote the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender or culture.


All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures including satisfactory reference and background checks and the offer of employment will be subject to the completion of these.


Please note, that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.


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