Careers and University Guidance Counsellor

Amity International School, Abu Dhabi is seeking to hire a dedicated, qualified, and experienced Higher Education & Careers (HEC) Counsellor for our secondary school.

To support the expanding Senior School, Amity is in search of a Careers and University Counsellor. The ideal candidate will possess relevant experience and a passion for enhancing the career services available to our Secondary students, collaborating closely with students, educators, and families. With a diverse community representing over seventy nationalities, students at Amity have a wide range of aspirations for university destinations. Our typical student is ambitious and diligent, holding high expectations for their future educational paths. This is an exciting opportunity to join Amity, and the successful candidate should be eager to contribute to our mission of providing exceptional, personalized university and career guidance.

We are looking for individuals who:

·      Possess practical experience and current knowledge of UCAS

·      Have experience with international university placements, including in the US, Canada, and Australia

·      Recognize the significance of A levels and BTECs on a global scale

·      Coordinate with universities to set up higher education fairs and campus visits

·      Create and manage a careers curriculum for Years 7-13, working alongside the Deputy Head Pastoral and Heads of Year to integrate career education into the KS3 and KS4 curricula

·      Assist Year 9 students with their GCSE selections and Year 11 students with their A Level options, focusing on future studies and career paths

·      Have experience with career education platforms like Unifrog to help students explore their skills, interests, and career profiles

·      Build and maintain connections with employers to facilitate relevant work experience opportunities

·      Organize guest speaker sessions to share diverse career journeys

·      Sustain a robust alumni network

Amity International School is a newly established British Curriculum International School known for its excellence in Sport, Music, Arts, and Academics. Our stunning 15-acre bayside campus offers exceptional facilities in a serene environment on the edge of the UAE's capital, fostering an inspiring atmosphere where students are eager to learn and thrive.

Amity International School operates as a not-for-profit organization.

The successful candidate will enjoy the following benefits:

·       A highly competitive salary benchmarked against leading global schools

·       Accommodation or a housing allowance tailored to your family's needs

·       A modern and spacious teaching and learning environment

·       Supportive management and access to comprehensive professional development training

·       Opportunities to collaborate with other subject areas within the school and internationally

Interested applicants should complete the application form on the TES website using the Quick Apply button. Please include a CV of no more than 2 pages. We would also appreciate scanned copies of your degree certificates and teaching qualifications.

Please be aware that the school may initiate the recruitment process before the application deadline. Therefore, we encourage candidates to apply promptly.

Interviews will take place in Abu Dhabi or via Teams.

The start date for this role is August 2026.

Amity International School adheres to the guidelines of the International Task Force on Child Protection. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and maintain high standards in our recruiting practices with a particular focus on child protection.

All applicants will undergo child protection screening and are required to provide a current police criminal check or its equivalent from their home country or current country of residence prior to hiring, along with at least two references, one of which must be from the Head Teacher/Principal of the most recent educational institution.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.