Career And University Guidance Counsellor UAEN - Al Ghad Charter School

Job Description

Al Ghad Charter School is an American Curriculum school in the beautiful city of Abu Dhabi. With our globally recognized and admired curriculum, dedicated and passionate practitioners and outstanding teaching and learning, Al Ghad Charter School is a great place to work. It has an exciting, diverse, and progressive learning community that is committed to fulfilling the National Agenda for our Emirati students. Our learning culture is under pinned by our mission statement, Excite, Challenge, empower allowing all students to thrive.

Guidance Counsellors will help students evaluate their abilities, interest, talents, and personalities to develop realistic academic and career goals. Counsellors use interviews, counselling sessions, interest and aptitude assessment tests.

The successful candidate will be a strong practitioner and coach, aligned with the school’s core values and committed to supporting a culture of collaboration, growth, and impact.

Responsibilities

Main Duties:

Main Accountabilities

• Support students in their personal, academic and career development by providing guidance on University choices, career pathways and skills for future success.
• Track and assess the progress of students, offering tailored support to help them achieve their academic goals and career aspirations.
• Facilitate a smooth post secondary transition by assisting students with University applications, career planning and preparation for life beyond school.
• Undertake roles within the school as expected such as duties and ECAs
• Participate in ongoing CPD as expected by the school
  
  
  

Career Counselling

• Implementation of Guidance Programs: The CU Guidance Counselor is responsible for implementing the schools CU guidance policy and program, ensuring that students receive appropriate guidance regarding their postsecondary education and career aspirations
• Career Aspirations Guidance: They understand the career aspirations of students, starting from Cycle 2, provide guidance on planning and aligning student portfolios to meet these aspirations, including subject choices and extracurricular activities
• Postsecondary Options and Applications: The counselor helps students identify suitable local and international post secondary options and ensures that students submit at least one application to a post secondary destination
• Student and Parent Engagement: Engaging with parents throughout the guidance process is crucial, emphasizing the importance of student agency in decision-making
• Administrative Support: The CU Guidance Counselor provides full administrative support for students postsecondary applications, including writing recommendation letters and reviewing personal statements
• Community and Network Development: Establishing relationships with local postsecondary institutions is essential to facilitate opportunities for students, such as admissions visits and internships
• Continuous Professional Development: Counselors are required to engage in professional development activities to stay updated and effective in their roles
• Support of Gifted and Talented Students and Students with Additional Learning Needs:
• Give tailored guidance to these students exploring alternative pathways, specialized programs. Support with scholarships and mentorship opportunities that align with their aspirations.
• Event Organization: The counselor organizes CU guidance events and maintains a calendar of key dates relevant to students; guidance need.
• Pan and coordinate career and university guidance events, ensuring students have access to valuable opportunities for exploration and decision making
• Alumni Connection: Fosters excellent relationships with alumni and track their pathways
  
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• At least a QFE 7 (Bachelor’s Degree) in any subject and meeting Continuous Professional Development (CPD) requirements as per this policy OR
• At least a QFE 7 (Bachelor’s Degree) in any subject and having been employed as a former or current teacher/educator.
  
  
  

Minimum Experience

• Minimum of 2 years experience in school counselling or other counselling experience required
  
  
  

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills with both students and parents
• Demonstrable organizational skills
• Strong desire to help others and should be able to inspire respect, trust and confidence
• Must possess high emotional and physical energy to handle the array of problems addressed
• Maintains the highest levels of confidentiality and professionalism
  
  
  

WHAT WE OFFER:

Aldar Education offers an attractive remuneration package including medical & life insurance, flights, and education benefits. Our employees have access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to lead and contribute to training others as well as developing themselves.

Aldar Education is keen to hear from like-minded, forward-thinking leaders who would welcome the challenges and opportunities that we have to offer.

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 to join 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.

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