Careers and University Guidance Counsellor

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

To support the growth of our Senior School, we are in search of a Careers and University Counsellor. The successful applicant will have relevant experience and a strong desire to enhance the career services offered to our Secondary students, working closely with students, educators, and families. Our diverse community includes over seventy nationalities, and students at Amity have a broad spectrum of aspirations for their university futures. Our typical student is driven and hardworking, with high expectations for their educational journeys. This role presents an exciting opportunity to join Amity, and the ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about contributing to our mission of delivering outstanding, personalized university and career guidance.

We seek individuals who:

• Have practical experience and up-to-date knowledge of UCAS
• Are experienced in international university placements, specifically in the US, Canada, and Australia
• Understand the global importance of A levels and BTECs
• Collaborate with universities to organize higher education fairs and campus visits
• Develop and oversee a careers curriculum for Years 7-13, partnering with the Deputy Head Pastoral and Heads of Year to incorporate career education into the KS3 and KS4 curricula
• Assist Year 9 students with their GCSE subject choices and Year 11 students with their A Level selections, emphasizing future academic and career paths
• Are familiar with career education platforms like Unifrog to support students in exploring their skills, interests, and career options
• Build and maintain partnerships with employers to create relevant work experience opportunities
• Organize guest speaker events to highlight various career paths
• Maintain a strong alumni network

Amity International School is a recently established British Curriculum International School recognized for its excellence in Sports, Music, Arts, and Academics. Our beautiful 15-acre bayside campus provides outstanding facilities in a tranquil setting on the outskirts of the UAE's capital, creating an inspiring environment for students to learn and excel.

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

The successful candidate will receive the following benefits:

• A highly competitive salary aligned with leading global institutions
• Accommodation or a housing allowance adjusted to your family's needs
• A modern and spacious environment for teaching and learning
• Supportive management and access to extensive professional development training
• Opportunities for collaboration with other subject areas within the school and internationally

Interested candidates should fill out the application form on the WhatSchool platform. We also request scanned copies of your degree certificates and teaching credentials.

Please note that the recruitment process may begin before the application deadline, so we encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Interviews will be held in Abu Dhabi or via Teams.

The start date for this position is August 2026.

Amity International School complies with the guidelines set by the International Task Force on Child Protection. We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and uphold high standards in our recruitment practices, particularly regarding child protection.

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

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