Academic & University Guidance Counsellor

3 days ago

Singapore MIDDLETON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL PTE. LTD. Full time

**Reports to**:Principal and Head of Secondary

In addition to working with students, the role requires an ability to work with stakeholders from across the educational spectrum, including parents, teachers and University admissions officers.

The University Guidance Counsellor will be able to advise the leadership team on changes and trends in admissions. They should have a broad knowledge of the larger University systems and their admissions processes. Similarly, they should have a strong understanding of the attributes desired by top universities and a desire to work with leadership and teachers to implement activities through the school which support the development of those attributes. In addition, they will be able to build productive relationships with parents, students and teachers in order to bring these groups together to attain these goals.

**Specific Responsibilities**:
University Entrance Applications:

- Provide quality assurance on reference letters, statements and essays.
- (In liaison with Head of Secondary and Heads of Department), collate and submit predicted grades.
- (In liaison with Head of Secondary and Heads of Department), identify and advise on alternative pathways for academically under-achieving students.
- (In liaison with the leadership team), provide training / guidance for staff in writing UCAS comments, letters of recommendation, etc.
- Collate teacher references for students and ensure they are kept up-to-date.
- Provide guidance to students in writing personal statements and essays for US entries, for example.
- (in liaison with heads of department), report to the Head of Secondary and the Principal on the progress of students towards their required offer-grades.

Student and Parent Engagement:

- Contribute to and present at parent events for University Admissions and Student Options choices.
- Provide regular and timely information for parents in written communications.
- Meet with parents on an ad-hoc basis to advise on relevant concerns.
- Hold regular sessions with groups of KS3 and 4 students to support the development of desirable attributes (e.g. interview skills, academic reading, current affairs)
- Support the development of promotional material and handbooks.

**Relevant Qualifications and Desired Experience**:
**Professional/Personal Attributes**:

- Good communication and presentation skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and with a wide network of teachers and families.
- Good cross-cultural skills and understandings
- Confident in using a variety of ICT packages.
- Good organizational skills and the ability to maintain key dates and monitor progress within fixed time frames.
- Be passionate about achieving the best outcomes for our students.
- Be able to work accurately and calmly, and show resilience, when under pressure2

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