Part-time College Counsellor

Want to make a difference?

We are currently looking for a Part-time College Counsellor to be based at ACS Egham International Schools. 

At ACS, we offer everyone the chance to feel part of something big. As a group of leading international schools, our dedication to student success is matched only by our professional desire to attract, retain and develop staff of the highest standard.

We believe our vision ‘Through learning, inspire all to make a difference’ applies as much to us as to our students. It is a vision that empowers and motivates us to deliver our best.

Founded in 1967 to serve the needs of global and local families, we educate 3,700 students, aged 2 to 18, from more than 100 countries. Our schools are non-sectarian and co-educational. 

We offer an attractive remuneration package, and the opportunity to work with leading international educators in a stimulating professional environment with outstanding facilities and opportunities.

This role will work as part of the team in the high school playing a lead role in university counselling for students in grades 9-12. To work collaboratively supporting and guiding students transitioning from high school to further education and taking a major role and responsibility for university counselling. Responsibility will be for 50% of seniors in the college application process, 50% of students in grade 9-11 preparing for applications and training high school faculty to carry out their part in the application process.

Essential skills:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Experience of working in a high school counselling role
• Strong IT skills and knowledge of Naviance
• Experience of teaching preferred but not essential
• A proactive approach to working with teachers, students and parents
• Strong organisational skills
• Strong communication skills
• Strong IT skills preferred, good IT skills essential
• Demonstrates consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct
• Fluent in English 

If you would like to be a part of our world, please contact us at recruitment@acs-schools.com or visit our website at www.acs-schools.com/working-at-acs

ACS celebrates diversity as an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, as an employee of ACS, you are expected to share this commitment. This position is therefore subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.