Higher Education & Careers Counsellor

• Planning and implementing the programme of activity in careers guidance
• Liaising with tutors, SENCo, Heads of House and Head of Sixth form to identify and prioritise students for career guidance
• Briefing and supporting teachers/tutors involved in providing initial careers guidance/education
• Monitoring access to and take-up of advice and guidance
• Updating the careers guidance section of the parent portal ensuring that information is accurate and current
• Managing Morrisby programme with Year 10
• Working with the head of sixth form, ensuring that higher education providers and apprenticeship opportunities are shared with students
• Coordinating the programme of Work Experience in Year 10 and Years 12
• Collating destination data
• Communicating with students, teachers and parents
• Managing Database for Work Experience
• Ensuring all written and electronic records, reports, letters and other documentation are completed in an accurate and timely manner
• Managing own diary and appointment system to meet all aspects of the role
• Participating in the organisation and promotion of internal and external careers events
• Ensuring own professional development needs are met so that relevant new advances and initiatives are reflected in your practise

Relationships:

• Establishing and developing productive working relationships with students. Provide effective one to one support and CEIAG to students
• Working effectively with groups of students such as planning and delivering careers related workshops or leading assemblies
• Utilising and developing the network of Alumni who are able to help with the career guidance and Work Experience programme
• Establishing and developing links with employers
• Working with local employers to ensure compliance with statutory guidance/legislation for Work Placements
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with parents/carers to enable them to support their child’s progression

Careers and University Guidance:

• Providing 1:1 advice and guidance to all students, ensuring their needs are met to support progression into further/higher education, work or training
• Evaluating the careers guidance programme
• Supporting students who may look for alternatives to academic pathways
• Working with parents and carers to encourage their involvement to support next steps

• Bachelors degree
• Relevant university guidance or professional career guidance qualification
• Relevant professional counselling qualifications are desirable but not essential

• Knowledge and experience of methods of delivering Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG)
• Familiarity with issues relating to advice and guidance in the context of young people
• An understanding of relevant policies/code of practice and awareness of relevant legislation
• An understanding of school process particularly with regard to the curriculum
• Excellent standard of oral and written communication
• Good ICT skills
• Excellent listening and questioning skills
• Experience of delivering careers / university advice and guidance
• Ability to motivate and inspire young people
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• High level of organizational skills 

Base: Kowloon Bay Campus
Working Times:          7.45am to 3.45pm, Monday to Friday
Contract Tenure :       Permanent full-time position - School Year Only contract, plus 10 additional days to be worked during school holidays
Medical Insurance:        Provided