About This Role
Job Summary
The University Guidance Counsellor plays a key role in the provision of quality advice, guidance and support to our students.
Job Description
At KTJ, we believe that teachers work most effectively within a collaborative and supportive environment that empowers them to reach their full potential. With a commitment to professional development, we offer opportunities for growth in a warm and welcoming student-centred environment. Join us and become part of a community that values creativity, embraces new ideas and encourages out-of-the-box thinking.
We offer a highly competitive remuneration package
Private medical insurance
Excellent Employee Provident Fund (EPF) savings contributions
School places for staff children
Contract renewal incentives (expatriate families only)
Accommodation, including utility bills and maintenance (expatriate families only)
Relocation and annual flight allowances (expatriate families only).
Key Responsibilities
Higher Education
To provide an inspiring higher education service, with particular focus on students in Forms 4, 5 and 6.
To guide and support students in their applications to higher education;
To be the designated US counsellor and maintain the Common Application portal and other university admissions systems outside of the UK;
To lead the support and guidance for students applying universities outside of the UK;
To ensure all aspects of an application are of an excellent standard, providing feedback and guidance on personal statements and application essays;
To keep thorough and accurate records of student applications, outcomes and final destinations;
To liaise with the Director of Sixth Form and relevant Houseparents of any issues pertaining to an application;
To deliver appropriate and timely workshops to parents and students on aspects of higher education and post-16 options;
To attend the weekly Sixth Form Team meetings;
To arrange interview practice and feedback to students invited for interview;
To work with Sixth Form Tutors and teaching staff to write high quality references or recommendation letters;
To write references for higher education candidates, as agreed with the Director of Sixth Form, and to ensure high quality, yet realistic applications are produced;
To manage internal and external university visits and fairs;
To build and continue to grow our relationships with universities and external support providers;
To be a Sixth Form Tutor, delivering PSHEE and support for higher education applications.
Personal characteristics and skills
Enjoys working with young people;
Demonstrates a passion for engaging with young people to produce the best outcomes for their future;
An excellent working knowledge of the contemporary higher education landscape;
An excellent working knowledge of US application systems;
A strong team member, who actively builds and promotes trust and openness;
The ability to work independently, manage time well and work to deadlines;
The ability to take the initiative;
Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written;
Excellent listening skills;
Excellent organisational and administrative skills;
The ability to form good working relationships with external providers, alumni and parents;
Innovative and energetic;
A high degree of ICT literacy;
Excellent working knowledge of the Common App;
An enthusiastic, self-motivated and flexible approach;
Excellent customer focus and the ability to work positively with everyone in the school community;
A genuine interest in young people and their wellbeing;
Affinity with the School’s boarding ethos and with the values of Kolej Tuanku Ja’afar.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to security vetting.
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