University and Careers Guidance Counsellor.
Lusaka International Community School (LICS)
Zambia
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- Salary:
- LICS offers an attractive remuneration package paid in USD, tax-free gratuity is paid upon successful completion of each contract. Fully furnished modern accommodation and monthly utility expenses covered by the school and exceptional Medical Insurance.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 01/08/2021
- Apply by:
- 4 February 2021
Job overview
Based in Lusaka, Zambia, Lusaka International Community School (LICS) is a co-educational, secular, fee-paying, non-profit school, which provides an internationally recognised education to a culturally diverse, globally-minded student body in a caring and supportive learning environment. LICS holds in high esteem its vision statement which is to “maximise the potential of future world citizens”.
LICS is a leading independent Pre-Primary, Primary, and Secondary School based in the leafy suburb of Roma in Lusaka, Zambia, and is a member of CIS, AISA, and ISAZ.
The school is in an exciting phase of facility and curriculum development and will offer the incumbent an enriching and enjoyable sense of professional fulfillment. For more information about Zambia, please visit, https://www.zambiatourism.com/
We seek to appoint a Specialist University and Careers Guidance Counsellor with effect 1 August 2021.
1. Requirements:
• Expertise with the university admissions process; previous success with admission to top US and UK Universities is preferred.
• Previous school experience in university guidance counseling and/or university admissions
• Proven familiarity with college and university networks.
• Working knowledge of university admissions online platforms.
• Lead Careers Guidance for Years 6-13.
• Proven track record of Pastoral care within a school setting.
• Registration with a Teachers’ Accreditation / Registration Body.
• Be a dynamic, driven person with a desire for educational excellence.
• Be willing to be part of a successful team at a school with a well-established academic record.
• This is a non-teaching role and as such carries no regular teaching commitment.
2. Qualifications and Skills:
• BEd (QTS), /PGCE or equivalent
• Good communication skills
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to work both independently & collaboratively
• Ability to plan engaging lessons that challenge all students
• Excellent communication, writing, and editing skills
• A genuine passion for and a belief in the potential of every pupil
• Solution-focused with a can-do attitude and a growth mind-set
3 Remuneration:
Competitive package.
4 Application Process
Please visit our website( www.lics.sch.zm/career-opportunities ) and fill in the online application form and upload a detailed CV with a covering letter along with three referees, one of whom should be your current supervisor by 4th January, 2021. Kindly note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Safeguarding
Lusaka International Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate's appointment will be subject to full security vetting.
For more information about this role, kindly refer to the Job Description attached to the advert.
Attached documents
About Lusaka International Community School (LICS)
- Lusaka International Community School (LICS)
- 242A Kakola Road, Roma, PO Box 30528
- Zambia
ABOUT US
LICS, (Lusaka International Community School), is a dynamic international teaching and learning Pre-K through to A Level School. As a CIE school (Cambridge Assessment International Education), we offer Checkpoint at Year 6 & 9, IGCSE, AS and AL assessments.
LICS is located in the leafy suburb of Roma, Lusaka, and offers a beautiful and secure campus with some of the best facilities in Zambia, including a multi-purpose astro turf, heated swimming pool, theatre, computer suites, science laboratories and bespoke art studio in the secondary school.
In terms of student enrolment, our school offers a caring community atmosphere. We have a beautiful campus, with about 600 learners across the three schools; such is the structure of our facilities and the dynamics of our school.
LICS is proudly accredited with CIS (the Council of International Schools), a member of AISA, (the Association of International Schools in Africa), ISAZ (the Independent Schools Association of Zambia), and ISASA, (the Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa).
Through our vision of “Maximising the Potential of Future World Citizens”, we facilitate for our students a world of learning and an education that is rounded and all-encompassing. We offer a strong sporting and activities programme, Zambia’s leading performing Arts Academy, an Award Winning Educational Outreach Programme, an extensive Students Support Services Department and so much more, all of which more can be read about in this website.
However, it is only once one steps onto our campus that one can fully appreciate the unique atmosphere that prevails at LICS. We encourage you to visit us and experience the community atmosphere that prevails.
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