Director Of University Guidance And Careers Lazio

Director Of University Guidance And Careers
Roma
Lazio, Lazio

Director of University Guidance and CareersLuogo: Italia Azienda: St George's British International School, Rome

Director of University Guidance and Careers St George's British International School is offering an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, dynamic, experienced and well-qualified university and careers guidance counsellor.

The successful candidate will develop, implement and embed a broad, deep and cutting-edge careers and university guidance programme that encompasses guidance for tertiary education across a range of different nations including the UK, the US, Canada and continental Europe.

The role will be supported by a University Officer and a Specialist University Adviser.

Duties and Responsibilities Develop a world class university and careers guidance programmeLead the university application processGuide pupils and their families through the university admissions and application processesMonitor individual pupil progress throughout the university application processEducate families about the various universities and college admissions processes to include financial aid and scholarship possibilitiesArrange regular visits from university and college representatives to the schoolArrange on-site university fairs and support the attendance of pupils at local university fairsBuild and maintain relationships with university admissions professionalsDevelop strong alumni links to augment the university and careers guidance programmeMaintain a strong working knowledge of colleges and universities around the world and to show an active research interest in developments throughout the sectorDevelop and maintain tracking and analysis tools to monitor the success of the careers and university guidance programmePastoral Demonstrate professional curiosity in relation to each student's wellbeing and welfare, and foster the personal and social developments of each student in their careActively promote the social, moral and cultural ethos of the school communityCreate an atmosphere of support by being aware of, and fully compliant with, all of the school's pastoral policiesBe familiar with all the school's policies on Health and Safety and be proactive in ensuring the safety of all members of the school community at all timesPromote exemplary behaviour and a responsible attitude amongst pupilsBe aware of and act upon all policies regarding the safeguarding of childrenProfessional Promote pride in the school among the pupil body through high standards of dress, behaviour and commitmentEnsure that all communication is acted upon appropriately and in a timely mannerAttend Student-Led Conferences, Options Evenings, Assemblies and other school events during term time as the Principal or Head of School may from time to time requireBe responsible for all school resources, particularly those in your care, reporting damage or loss to the appropriate authority within the schoolContribute to the virtual learning environment, the website, social media and publications in support of your workFoster a close partnership with parents, initiating contact in appropriate circumstances and ensuring that there is a record of thisCarry out any reasonable professional request made by the Principal or Head of SchoolPersonal Skills The successful candidate will be:

An ambassador of St George's at all timesA role model in relation to the school's core values of Internationalism, Inclusivity and ExcellenceKnowledge of education sector and the university application process with particular expertise in UCAS (UK), North America, Italy, Netherlands and continental EuropeEnthusiastic and passionate about education with a sound understanding of international best practice in careers and university guidanceReliable and respectful in their dealings with all members of the school communityFlexible and adaptable to the varied demands of working in a world-class school environmentProactive in all aspects of school lifeAble to work both independently and collaborativelyCreative and innovative across and beyond the curriculumAble to work successfully under pressure, with excellent organisational skillsAble to demonstrate a positive and proactive attitude towards participation in professional development and the school's induction and professional review processesAble to present a professional image in line with the high expectations of St George'sA talented communicatorA confident and competent user of IT in the classroom and for administrative purposes. Formal Qualifications / Experience A good UK Honours Degree (or equivalent)A masters degree and a record of research in a relevant field is desirableA distinguished record of university and careers guidanceA strong record of professional developmentKnowledge of UCAS, the US college and university system as well as those of other key nationsHow to Apply Reference Number 250202

Application Deadline Monday 24 February 2025, 4. 00pm CEST

Start Date September 2025

Availability (full-time/part-time) Full-time

Contract Permanent (starting with one-year contract)

We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

Early application is strongly encouraged.

Please complete an online application form via stgeorge. school. it/employment.

Shortlisted candidates will have references taken up prior to interview.

Supporting Statement The Supporting Statement is an instrumental part of our shortlisting process and should address and detail: the reason you are applying for the role, why you feel that you are a suitable candidate for the role to which you are applying, your skills and experience, and an explanation of any gaps in employment during your career.

Conditional Offer of Appointment Any offer to a successful candidate will be conditional upon the following:

Verification of identity, qualifications and professional statusReceipt of at least three satisfactory references (one of which should be from your current or most recent Principal, Head of School or line manager)Verification of medical fitness (completion of a medical declaration)Social media screeningNon-EU applicants will be required to produce their university transcript with courses taken and final grade of their first Degree. Remuneration Package details will be available to shortlisted candidates upon request.

St George's is an equal opportunities employer and is fully committed to a policy of treating all its employees and job applicants equally.

Discrimination will not be made on the grounds of age, race, religion, disability, marital status, gender, re-assigned gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other basis.

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