College Counsellor

Reports to: IB Coordinator/Deputy Head of Secondary

Leading the university application process

• To be the advocate of Students in Yr 12 and 13 with universities around the world.

• To have a clear understanding of the American admissions process

• To be aware of the Pan European admissions process such as UCAS

• To clearly understand funding streams for Ethiopian and other international students to secure university places

• Have experience of assisting students 

Duties & Responsibilities:

Essays of application

Completing and checking application forms.

• To develop a planned programme of careers and university guidance to be delivered discreetly or as part of a PSHE.

• To organize visiting speakers from universities and the professions 

• Develop and maintain a guidance library ensuring it is stocked with the latest global opportunities.

• To liaise with the British Council and Embassies in securing an educational links that might assist transition into higher education.

• Facilitating parent education on higher education through workshops and presentations 

• Work with individual families offering bespoke guidance to them.

• Deliver training sessions to staff in areas such as personal statement and reference writing and support staff who find these areas difficult.

• Support our sixth form students in preparation for highly competitive courses such as medicine, law etc.

• Manage any Oxbridge or Ivy League admissions testing and provide practice interviews.

• Manage the administration of any PSAT, SAT and GMAT

• Work with the Head of Sixth Form in preparing all university transcripts.

• Manage the Bridge-U platform.

• Hold regular one to one guidance meetings with all Yr 12 & 13 students regarding their university applications.

• Be available for booking for Careers interview for all students in the Senior Phase using an online booking portal e.g. signup.com

Managing the Careers support for students

• Oversee the implementation of and continue the expansion of the Careers Education Program for Yrs 9 to 11.

• Support Head of KS4/KS5 in Organization of careers fairs and other careers events.

• Add comments relating to university /careers pathways to every student.

Key relationships;

• Head of Secondary, Head of Sixth Form, Examinations Officer, Academic Support Officer, IB Coordinator.

• Parents, fellow university counsellors, university admissions staff

Job Requirements

Requirements:

• Bachelor or Masters Degree in Education, Counselling

• passionate about supporting all our students on their journey to Higher Education

• highly motivated, with a successful track record of working with a wide range of staff, students, and families

• experience in dealing with external agencies e.g. Universities, Collages and other NGO’s

• show a commitment to and enjoyment of school life within and beyond the curriculum

• able to communicate effectively and have a repertoire of inter-personal skills which motivate, lead, support, and challenge other colleagues

• be committed to the safeguarding of students

How To Apply

Please forward your application letter and updated CV via: 

jobs@sandfordschool.org 

Closing date: 12th October, 2025