University & Careers Guidance Counsellor

1 week ago

Singapore NORTH LONDON COLLEGIATE SCHOOL (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD. Full time

NLCS (Singapore) believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success and that contributions should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities.

Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit the employee, nor NLCS (Singapore), to only the work identified. It is the expectation of the school that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our organisation.

Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The School expects all teaching staff, non‐teaching staff and volunteers to share and uphold this commitment.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly qualified and committed **University and Careers Guidance Counsellor **, with an outstanding track record of success, from August 2025, or sooner if possible. This is a unique opportunity to join a leading international school as it enters an exciting new phase of development. We have just started our third year of operation and already have over 1000 students enrolled.

The successful appointee will join our University and Careers Guidance department and will report to the Head of University and Careers Guidance Counselling. All members of staff are expected to be involved in pastoral care within the school community, usually in the role of form tutor, and also to contribute actively to the extra-curricular life of the School.

**University & Careers Guidance**
- Providing information and guidance to a group of Senior School students (as allocated by the Head of UCG) and their parents, regarding university, careers and post-school pathways (including gap years).
- Supporting the organisation of visits by university admissions tutors and other experts as appropriate.
- Supporting the organisation of, and attending, student visits to university/careers fairs and similar events.
- Liaising with universities and employers, building relationships with them to facilitate more effective guidance for students.
- Attending conferences on University Guidance as appropriate.
- Attending and contributing to parent information sessions, options evenings and other student/parent events at which expertise on university and careers matters may be required.
- Supporting allocated students in preparing and registering for university admissions tests including, but not limited to, PSAT, SAT, ACT and UK university admissions tests such as the BMAT and MAT.
- Ensuring that allocated students take part in mock university interviews and admissions tests, as appropriate.

**Pastoral Care**
- Supporting the strong pastoral emphasis within NLCS (Singapore) by acting as an academic mentor to a group of students in need of such support
- Liaising with and support the Heads of School and VP (Pastoral) in all matters pertaining to pastoral well-being, responsibility and strategy
- Working alongside the Heads of House to contribute to pastoral and co-curricular activities that broaden students’ experiences and enhance the general life of the school
- Liaising with relevant colleagues and parents with regards to the monitoring, support, review and well-being of tutees
- Following the school’s policies and procedures with regard to pastoral provision

**Safeguarding**
- Abide by the school safeguarding policy and keep abreast of any changes

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