University and Careers Guidance Counsellor (High School)

St Joseph’s Institution International School Malaysia (SJIIM) is a Lasallian International School (3 to 18 years). It prepares students for the IGCSE, A Level and IB Diploma Programme examinations with an emphasis upon research-based teaching pedagogy and a character-building programme of activities inspired by the school’s Lasallian heritage. This includes service learning initiatives, and a holistic approach to sport, music and the arts.

SJIIM is seeking an outstanding and inspirational University and Careers Counsellor whose passion, knowledge and experience will transform the outcomes of our students. The successful candidate will have a fantastic opportunity to join the staff of this ambitious and developing international school.

The School is committed to delivering outstanding support for our students enabling them to secure places at their chosen university destinations. We are committed to providing our students with the highest standards of university and career guidance so as to ensure that our pupils will flourish with the knowledge and skills that will prepare them for future studies and for lifelong learning. Our students have an excellent track record of securing places at top universities around the world, and the successful candidate would be expected to support our students to continue that tradition.

The school has a very strong extra-curricular programme for its students, and all teachers are expected to make a significant contribution to this. In addition to supporting extra-curricular activities, the right candidate will also help to develop super-curricular offerings for our sixth form students.

The successful candidate will uphold the school values, and put pupils’ wellbeing and character development at the heart of learning. They will be responsible for promoting and providing high quality support for all students in an inclusive setting, showing respect for all within our community. 

Requirements:

We are looking for a committed, passionate and knowledgeable professional who will work proactively to ensure the best possible university and career guidance for our students.

Responsibility:

●       To promote the Lasallian Mission and Core Values of SJIIM

●       To provide counselling and guidance for students and parents regarding their tertiary and career aspirations

●       Lead, develop and administer the university application process

●       To demonstrate thorough knowledge of universities and application processes

●       To establish and develop networks with external agencies and university representatives

●       To develop and lead our alumni network programme

●       To develop and lead the internship programme for Sixth Form students

●       To work with the pastoral team to develop the University and Careers strand of the Character and Wellbeing programme

We can offer:

●      The opportunity to work in a dynamic, state-of-the-art environment

●      A caring, inclusive Lasallian school focused on holistic education

●      A school-wide commitment to accelerating and deepening pupils’ learning

●      A highly effective team supporting character development and supporting each other

●      Excellent professional development opportunities to promote the delivery of cutting edge practice

●      Competitive teachers’ pay and conditions

SJII Malaysia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will therefore, be subject to a DBS check

Attached:         

• Job Descriptions        
• Moving to Malaysia information

How To Apply: 

Either via the TES link or please go to our website: http://www.sji-international.edu.my