University and Careers Counsellor

An outstanding and inspirational University and Careers Counselloris required for August 2027.

The University and Careers Counselling (UCC) team at Dulwich College (Singapore) is a key element of our Students Come First mission. Working closely with our pastoral leaders and academic programme coordinators, the UCC team is involved in the education and guidance of all students from Year 7 to 13. From identifying interests and passions, to targeting careers and future study programmes, the team is focused on supporting all our students in finding their best fit, personalised pathway, beyond the College.

The University and Careers Counsellors act as a link to all relevant departments to gain an in-depth understanding of student ambitions, abilities and goals that are essential in supporting students and families in career, university and post-secondary planning. You will be part of a culture focused on growth, purpose, and a sense of belonging to help students find their best fit for the future and to be their best selves. You will also become part of an exciting educational organisation, that encourages individual attention on the student, supporting families through transitions and staff engagement through professional learning and interactions.

Students come firstis our guiding pillar. The right candidate will be a highly committed team player with the drive, energy and passion to help develop this forward-looking school. They will be internationally minded and excited to work with a culturally diverse range of colleagues and children. Applicants must be willing to lead by example and play a full part in the College's pastoral care and extra-curricular programme.

Successful applicants will embrace the Dulwich College (Singapore) ethos and play an active role in fostering a community where students and staff strive to be Determined, Courageous, Skillful and Gracious every day.

Our Counselling Profile

Counsel WORLDWISE

Dulwich College International isOne Family of Schools focused on every student achieving his or her very best in school and life beyond, which is why all our studentsGraduate Worldwise, ensuring they are confidently prepared for the uncertainties of the future. To guarantee this experience for all our students, we look to recruit the very best counselling practitioners in international education so that, with us, they continue to develop asWorldwise Counsellors. Our teaching, learning and counselling are grounded in the Dulwich College International pillars of Students Come First, Pioneering Spirit and One Family of Schools.

Our Vision of Counsellors

Worldwise Counsellors:

• Are student advocates first
• Display self-control and flexibility and encourage students to build a personalised Bridge to the World that will creat lifelong post-secondary success and fulfilment
• Promote a love of learning and student wellbeing
• Show professional initiative and perseverance
• Get on with others and have highly developed communication and collaboration skills
• Are committed to sustainability and global citizenship
• Promote academic rigour, holistic learning and post-secondary aspirations that will allow our students to have the skills and motivation to make a positive difference in the world

A Worldwise Counsellor values:

• Student agency
• Data-supported counselling approaches and personalised student learning
• Diversity of cultures, personal backgrounds, and post-secondary aspirations
• High levels of student motivation and engagement

A Worldwise Counsellor's practice:

• Embraces professional collaboration and collective efficacy as part of One Family of Schools
• Is student-centred in order to identify best-fit post-secondary pathways
• Engages in pioneering professional learning for the benefit of students and the school community

Candidates will:

• Have a relevant qualification/certification in university and careers counselling and at least three years of relevant experience working within a secondary school setting. A teaching/education background is desirable.
• Have relevant experience in an international school setting with experience working inter-departmentally to embed university and careers programming.
• Have a deep working knowledge of UK, USA, European, Singapore, Hong Kong, Canadian, and Australian admissions processes and systems.
• Have classroom and curriculum development experience to lead robust university and career programming.
• Have experience working with international students and families with a deep, working knowledge of the importance of culturally responsive practice.
• Liaise as appropriate with outside agencies and community members to support all areas of programming.
• Have experience with university admissions testing for US and UK admissions.
• Have working knowledge of university application platforms.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Be flexible and able to meet deadlines.
• Fulfil all pastoral, welfare, and supervisory duties effectively and willingly.
• Role model a mindset of continuous development and improvement, to meet and exceed expectations.
• Be committed to quality, attention to detail, and high standards.

Regarded as one of the leading international schools in Singapore, the College is academically selective and provides a rigorous curriculum, complemented by a rich co-curricular programme. Offering a genuinely international education, we build upon an enhanced version of the English National Curriculum, followed by IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme. Our facilities are outstanding, including expansive learning spaces like the state-of-the-art net-zero building,, a cutting-edge Performing Arts Centre/Theatre, black box studios, playing fields, pools, and large Gymnasiums.

The Senior School

Our Senior School offers a comprehensive educational programme for 1,400 students aged 11 and 18, spanning Lower, Middle, and Upper Senior School. Our relational approach fosters a positive learning culture that permeates the entire community.

Building upon the strong foundation laid in Junior School, Years 7 and 8 (Lower Senior School) provide a dynamic environment where students explore all areas of learning, developing breadth and curiosity. In Middle Senior School (Years 9-11), students focus on IGCSE courses, acquiring the skills and approaches to learning needed for success in their final school years. Years 12 and 13 (Upper Senior School) are where students tailor their academic path to their strengths, choosing between the IB Diploma Programme, the IB Careers-related Programme, or a combination of IB courses, ensuring a personalised journey that equips them for life beyond school.

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PEI Registration Number: 201027137D. Period of Registration: 09 January 2024 to 08 January 2028