Aldar Academies is currently seeking a College Career Counselor at West Yas Academy on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi for an immediate start. This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi\xe2\x80\x99s leading school group. West Yas Academy opened in September 2016 providing high quality education to the Emirate. The children are taught the Massachusetts Common Core Curriculum \xe2\x80\x93 tailored to be meaningful to children attending the school, alongside the local curriculum of Arabic, Islamic Studies and Social Studies. Facilities at the school are excellent and include a large astro-turf field, two swimming pools, well stocked library, a large multi-purpose sports hall, an auditorium and outdoor play areas. In a short period of time the school has achieved outstanding levels of progress and attainment, supported by rigorous tracking of assessment data. We have highly dedicated and talented staff, who work in partnership with parents to ensure success for all. The successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region. RESPONSIBILITIES: University preparation and guidance
Counsel students with course/subject selection, adjusting to a new school, study skills and career planning.
Organise career events, drop ins and any other relevant events throughout the academic year as part of the school\xe2\x80\x99s impartial careers guidance strategy
To organise and host school University fairs
Oversee implementation of any online systems such as Unifrog for supporting students with guidance for university application and preparation
To support students with preparations for university admissions and scholarship interviews
To develop working partnerships with University and College admission Officers
To administer all university applications including UCAS, Common App and other countries applications processes
Meet with parents from grade 8 \xe2\x80\x93 12 in order to advise on academic pathways for students
To help facilitate, plan and contribute to assemblies, seminars and workshops as part of the schools Higher Education (HE) pathway to help G9 onwards research into possible careers, university options and effectively plan for their future
To run specific university guidance sessions and workshops for senior school student focussing on the construction of personal statements, college essay and CVs/ resumes
Helping in the creation of university short lists and identifying best fits for students
Write university reference and recommendation letters and provide INSET for staff to ensure that theirs are of the correct format required by universities
Provide students with information about and assistance in applying for financial aid and scholarships in tertiary institutions around the world
Work based placements and student work experience
Plan and establish work placement opportunities for Grade 9 and 11 students
Organise in school workshops and career talks from professionals in a variety of fields by utilising the parent and wider community
To promote entrepreneurship across the school and support with the Heads of department in running of school wide initiatives and careers focussed events
To develop opportunities in the curriculum for subject areas to implement an understanding of careers and vocations within specific subject areas
Academic Oversight
Impart relevant study skills techniques for effective learning and academic excellence through the delivery of student and parent workshops
Support in giving presentations to parents at appropriate points in the calendar, and proactively organise meetings with individual parents as required
Facilitate students to set their goals (academic, personal and career goals); track and meet deadlines, time-management and organizational skills.
Coordinate all aspects of the super curricular and volunteering guidance and maintain students\xe2\x80\x99 records in a digital format e.g. Excel, Powerschool, Unifrog
To develop an approach for whole school individual student personal portfolios which will reflect their learning journey and experiences; with documents kept digitally in a format that ADEK and Aldar require
To implement an introduction programme for G9- 11 students in which they are prepared for college applications, requirements and course selection
Awareness of course offering to best advise pathways for students
Help students decide their curriculum pathways that are aligned with their college and career aspirations
Preparation of accurate transcripts for all students to be sent to HE institutes
Curriculum and community programme
To support and attend all middle and high school parents\xe2\x80\x99 evenings
Keep track of alumni destinations
To create an alumni coaching and mentoring programme for current pupils where possible
Make use of the parent body for discussion sessions/ days
Testing programmes which support career choices and University application
Build up a local and international knowledge of university, college entrance requirements and applications processes, and produce a guide for staff, students and parents (host meetings where appropriate)
Oversight and preparation of all senior school students\xe2\x80\x99 SATs and other admissions testing
Tracking of EMSAT marks and compare against university requirements, advise where resits are required
Ensure students are entered and administration completed for all pre-university admissions tests for specific academic routes including but not limited to: BMAT, IELTS, UCAT, TSA- Oxford, Cambridge, UCL- this may include supervision and registration
Conduct individual and group career-related tests for self-awareness, discovery of values, interests and skills e.g. Unifrog careers and interest surveys for this in grade 6 and above
Minimum Qualifications:
BA Degree in Education or any related field with 2 years experience in a similar role
MA Degree in counselling or a related subject (ADEK initial training is required for those without prior experience)
A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check
Minimum Experience:
Minimum of 2 years experience
A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children
This job description is not all inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also mindful of our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application at our company. Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance. Please note that you are wholly responsible for fact checking in respect of the information provided by schools. Please also check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply. Tes is not responsible for the content of advertisements or the policies adopted by advertising schools. Tes asks that all schools follow Tes\' Fair Recruitment Policy.
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