Job Description

Job Summary
Sunmarke School has an exciting opportunity for a Head of University and Career Guidance to join our team. We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual who can prepare young students for their choices and transitions in education, training, and career planning. This is a key position in the Secondary School to ensure that all students receive the best guidance and preparation for the competitive post-secondary environment. The successful candidate will be part of a committed and knowledgeable department within the school.
Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in relevant fields
• Either a teaching qualification (PGCE, B.Ed. or equivalent), appropriate university counselling qualification or significant experience in a counselling or university admissions role.
• Experience of working in university guidance or admissions
• Familiarity with the admission process in the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, Australia & Canada
• 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
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with pupils, staff, and parents.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and to establish and maintain good relationships with the Head of Secondary &/or the Head of Sixth Form.
• Dedication and commitment to providing the best possible advice to our pupils and parents.
• The ability to multi-task, and effectively prioritise and delegate tasks where necessary and appropriate.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines and monitor progress within fixed time frames.
• The ability to work accurately and calmly and show resilience when under pressure.
• Strong passion for education and pleasure in working with young people.

For more details on the role, please refer to the attached .
Our Offer

• Excellent tax-free salary
• Medical Insurance
• Annual Flights
• Annual paid vacation
• Working within a team of highly driven and supportive colleagues
• Excellent professional development
• Working in Dubai, one of the world's most sought-after work and travel destinations

Application Process
If you would like to be part of Sunmarke's success, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please include in your application:

• Why this post is of interest to you, how you have prepared for this post and how it fits in with your career progression plans
• What you see as the most exciting challenge of the post

Candidates are invited to complete our Online Application by visiting:http://forteseducation.com/Careers/Current-Openings
Interviews will take place either face-to-face in Dubai or by video conferencing if the applicant is not based in Dubai.
We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.
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