University and Careers Guidance Counsellor

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University and Careers Guidance CounsellorThe British School Warsaw, PolandJob reference: 011043Location: The British School Warsaw, PolandClosing date: 16/04/2021Department: TeachingUniversity and Careers Guidance Counsellor Start date: August2021 About Nord Anglia Education Nord Anglia Education (NAE) is the worlds leading premium schoolsorganisation, with73schoolslocatedacross30countries in the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia, India and the Middle East. Together, our schools educateover 67,000students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary school. Our philosophy for education rests on the 4 pillars of creativity, wellbeing, excellent academicoutcomesand global connectedness. These are delivered through innovative use of educational technology to create a21st Century,personalised, learning experience for all students. Every parent wants the best for their child - so do we. NAE schools deliver high quality, transformational education and ensure excellent academic outcomes by going beyond traditional learning. Our global scale enables us to recruit and retain world-leading teachers and to offer unforgettable experiences through global and regional events, while our engaging learning environments ensureall ofour students love coming to school. The British School Warsaw The British School Warsaw is a highly successful, growing school with a committed and inspirational team of teaching professionals at its heart. In Primary we follow the Early Years Foundation Stage, English NationalCurriculumand International Primary Curriculum. In Secondary we follow the English National Curriculum in Key Stage 3, IGCSEs at Key Stage 4 and the IB Diploma Programme in Years 12 & 13. As a non-selective school, we are proud that our studentsresults are well above UK national averages and that they go on to some of the worlds top universities. Why Warsaw Steeped in history and boasting a huge number of green spaces, Warsaw is a vibrant European capital and international tourist destination. With regular,quickand cheap flights back to the UK as well as within Europe, Warsaw is the perfect place to re-connect with the UK if you have lived further afield or to venture into a new and exciting culture if it is your first foray into international teaching.You will find yourself living in asignificant cultural,politicaland economic hub with easy access to other historical cities such as Gdansk, Krakow and Wroclaw as well as easy access to beautiful countryside, lakes, mountains and the seaside. The elegant architecture, grandeur and extensive boulevards of Warsaw earned it the nicknameParis of the Northand still holds true today. Wander the streets of the historicalOld Towndesignated aUNESCO World Heritage Site, stroll the newly renovated banks of the Vistula and immerse yourself in the fabulous museums and music venues which abound in the city. Sample cuisine from around the world from Michelin star restaurants, quirky and trendy foodmarketsand family friendly eateries all for quite possibly the most reasonably prices of any European capital.Come and try it for yourself, our teachers love the easy living, fantastic public transport, reasonably-priced social and culturalactivitiesand great climate (cold and dry winters, warm summers) - before you know it you may even be speaking some Polish!Our SchoolsEach Nord Anglia Education school is unique in character and designed to meet the needs of its community.We are united by our philosophy, to be ambitious for our students, ourpeopleand our family of schools.We believe that being part of our family of73schools gives them a special advantage. Working together, we can achieve more than we can individually. Our schools have access to a wide range of resources and support to enhance their success. We also create unique opportunities to benefit our students and people, such as the Global Campus, Nord Anglia University, and our collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT,UNICEFand Kings College London. Global academic results for the 2019/20academic year The 19/20 academic year was the strongest for Nord Anglia ever in terms of A-levels, IBDP andGCSE IB OurNAEIB diploma pass rate was 96.9% Global point average of 34.4 I/GCSE 94% A*-C grades 55.6% A*-A grades About the role: We are looking for a University and Careers Guidance Counsellor with detailed knowledge and experience of UK and international university admissions processes. Ideally, you will be a qualified teacher andbe able to lead workshop sessions for students and parents. This will involve arranging visits from universities and organising university fairs. Working closely with the IBDP department, you will be involved in conducting and arranging mock interviews, and preparing students for the admissions tests. The role will also include guidance for our students in their subject choices at both IBDP and IGCSE levels. About you: You will be a fluent English speaker and have knowledge of the IBDP programme. You will be committed to developing personalised approaches and an excellent communicator, who works in partnership with colleagues, students and parents to create a learning environment that delivers educational excellence and preparation for the best universities. You will be dedicated, approachable and open-minded. Benefits When you join a Nord Anglia Education school, you join aglobal community of 14,000 people working together to support our students success. We offer you unsurpassed opportunities to innovate and develop best practice across our family, to access extensive professional development, and to gain exceptional experience and career development in our schools. At Nord Anglia, you will have opportunities to progress more, learn more, and collaborate more. We offercareer and development opportunities that come with being part of ourglobalorganisation.Nord Anglia University unites our team through a vibrant onlineplatformwhich harnesses the collective expertise of peers in an exchange of knowledge,ideasand best practice. We also provide extensive online and face-to-face professional development through Nord Anglia University to ensure that ourteachersdontjust maintain their skills, they develop at the cutting edge of educational thinking. Our collaborations withThe Juilliard School, MIT,UNICEFand Kings College London,offers our teachers unrivalled access to leading experts in their fields. We also offer selected candidates from our staff worldwide an opportunity to earn their Executive Masters in International Education in an exclusive collaboration with Kings College London. Alongside great training and a competitive package, youllenjoy the chance to live and work in one of the worlds most vibrant cities. As a Nord Anglia Education teacher, you enjoy the following benefits: A fast-paced, global experience so that you can progress on a globalscale A