Careers Advisor and University Counsellor
Reddam House Berkshire
Wokingham
- Expired
- Salary:
- We offer a competitive salary
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2024
- Apply by:
- 26 April 2024
Job overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Careers Advisor and University Counsellor to join our team at Reddam House Berkshire. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in providing independent and impartial careers guidance to students aged 11-18, supporting them in making well-informed decisions about their future academic and career paths. The candidate should hold a qualification in careers guidance and also possess expertise in the UCAS application process for UK universities and be well-versed in the Common App process for universities in the USA and Europe.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Career Guidance:
· Offer personalised and comprehensive careers advice to students, taking into account their individual interests, skills, and aspirations.
· Conduct one-on-one and group sessions to discuss career options, academic pathways, and vocational opportunities.
· Stay updated on industry trends, labour market demands, and educational requirements to provide effective guidance.
2. University Counselling:
They should assist the Head of 6th Form in;
· Assisting students in navigating the UCAS application process for UK universities and colleges.
· Guiding students through the Common App process for universities in the USA, ensuring a clear understanding of admission requirements and procedures.
· Providing support in preparing and submitting university applications, including personal statements and recommendation letters.
· Contribute to the Oxbridge programme, including helping prepare students for admissions tests
3. Additional Responsibilities:
· Maintain placement records, produce reports about placements and update school profile (including on the school internet page and online profile).
· Maintain credit checks.
· Be responsible for the delivery of independent and impartial careers information, advice, and guidance at Reddam House Berkshire.
· Lead in providing careers information, advice, and guidance at Reddam House Berkshire.
· Lead the overall strategic direction and delivery of Careers at Reddam House Berkshire.
· Make students aware of work experience opportunities that are available
· Be responsible for employer engagement to support the school's careers programme.
4. Main Responsibilities:
· Lead the strategic planning and delivery of Careers at Reddam House Berkshire.
· Complete statutory, impartial careers interviews with students in Year 10 or 11.
· Provide opportunities for careers interviews at Sixth Form and Middle school where deemed appropriate.
· Develop an appropriate system for recording interviews and producing individual action plans.
· Provide advice clinics at Reddam House Berkshire, supporting students and staff with pathways, training routes, the job market, CV writing, and application support.
· Support with the delivery of assemblies, signposting services, and the provision of specific careers-related resources.
· Be available to provide support at GCSE and A Level Options Evenings for offering advice and guidance to parents.
· Assist the Head of 6th Form with post-18 options, including the UCAS process and support for Apprenticeship applications.
· Provide 1:1 careers advice on A-Level and GCSE result days (August).
· Liaise with schools, employers, and professional services to support the facilitation visiting career speakers as part of the wider Careers programme.
· Lead the Careers Programme to ensure coverage of the Gatsby Benchmarks.
· Plan and implement careers events in line with key dates such as Careers Week and National Apprenticeship Week.
· Communicate with key stakeholders and promote the Careers Programme through various means, e.g., Careers section in the school Newsletter.
· Report regularly to the school leadership on university/college applications and placements
· Keep up-to-date on issues and trends related to University placement through professional development and attending local conferences.
· Complete all student reports and mid-year reports requested by the school
· Be available for parent conferences and "drop-ins" ("Open Door" policy).
· Coordinate Oxbridge and similar admissions tests.
· Communicating, in a supportive way, decisions taken by the school leadership team.
· Contributing to the building of an open, responsive and welcoming ethos for the school towards stakeholders.
· Organising university tours and visits.
· Work closely with Inspired schools and Head Office
· Any other reasonable duties as assigned by the Principal.
Attached documents
About Reddam House Berkshire
- Reddam House Berkshire
- Reddam House, Bearwood Road, Wokingham
- Berkshire
- RG41 5BG
- United Kingdom
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A few words from Rick Cross, Principal
"Welcome to Reddam House Berkshire, we are delighted to introduce you to the flagship UK school of the successful Reddam House International group. Set in 125 acres of wood and parkland, housed in a magnificent mansion building we offer an unparalleled opportunity for your child to experience a fresh approach to education.
Throughout the school our emphasis is on independence; we expect our students to work hard in the belief that success is in his or her own hands. From babies in our Early Learning School through to our Sixth Formers moving on to University, students are active participants in setting the direction of their educational journey, developing a love of learning and being empowered with the self-discipline that provides the bedrock for success."
About Us
Around 700 students between the ages of 3 months and 18 years are registered here (day students and boarders from age 11+). Children are recognised as individuals with unique skills to celebrate and given tailored support and guidance at each stage of their school career. Our structure of Early Learning School, Junior School, Middle School and Senior School means that every year group works with professionals who specialize and enjoy working with the students in their care.
The unique Reddam House philosophy and our formula for success are based to a large degree on the quality and depth of our curricula, cultural and sporting activities and especially our teaching staff, fully recognising that what goes on in the classroom between teacher and student strongly influences the success of the school.
Early Learning School (3 months to 4+ years)
Welcome to our beautiful Early Learning School where the serious business of early education thrives in each of our dedicated classrooms and exceptional outdoor facilities. Learning here is based around a ‘rhythm of the day’ instead of a structured timetable; caring, dedicated staff invite our youngest students to join in with a variety of activities that are designed to allow each child to reach the next step in their development. We believe that children are confident, capable learners from birth and the education of our children is of utmost importance. Our facilities are designed to meet the specific needs of the particular age of the child, as well as offering a home-away-from-home, nurturing environment that ensures every child feels comfortable and happy whilst learning in all areas.
Junior School (Reception to Year 6)
Welcome to our Junior School. Our teaching and learning environment values both achievement and momentum to succeed, supported by the broad curriculum and commitment to academic, creative, cultural and sporting excellence. Our school reflects a vibrant and lively community, where children are given space, countless opportunities and support to grow in confidence and to discover their individual talents.
Middle School (Year 7 to Year 9)
Welcome to Reddam House Berkshire Middle School. In the first year of Middle School, there is an emphasis on greater contact with the tutor and Year Coordinator to ease the transition from Junior School. A wide and varied curriculum awaits our students as they enter this exciting phase of their journey. All teachers are specialists in their field and keen to inspire a love of learning in each child.
Senior School and Sixth Form (Year 10 to Year 13)
Welcome to the Senior School, where critical decisions are made about your child’s future. A broad curriculum provides the platform for GCSE choices and students are allowed to explore these subjects in the depth that secures excellent grades. However, an outstanding school experience is about so much more than exams and our students access an impressive range of extracurricular opportunities to ensure that learning is extended beyond the classroom. Reddam House benefits from both impressive facilities and committed staff who know the pupils well; the latter is a key to our success.
Sixth Form at Reddam House offers a high-quality education in a world-class school with a truly welcoming atmosphere - and a worldwide reputation for excellence.
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