Director of University Guidance and Careers

St Georgeʼs British International School is offering an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, dynamic, experienced and well-qualified university and careers guidance counsellor.

The successful candidate will develop, implement and embed a broad, deep and cutting-edge careers and university guidance programme that encompasses guidance for tertiary education across a range of different nations including the UK, the US, Canada and continental Europe. The role will be supported by a University Officer and a Specialist University Adviser.

School Accolades

Top 10 Private Schools in Europe, Spears Index (2025, 2024) 

Top 15 Schools in Europe: Schools Index by Carfax (2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020)

Finalist, British International School of the Year, International Schools of the Year Awards (October 2024)

Top 100 IB Schools in the World (Summer 2025 Examination Session)

British School Overseas (BSO) Accredited Status (2024 - 2027)

COBIS Accredited Member with Double Beacon Status (Learning & Teaching, Governance) (2023)

Newcastle United Foundation Football School (the Club and Foundation’s first International School partner)

ABRSM Partner Programme School (Second Worldwide International School Partner)

AFEC (Athlete Friendly Education Centre) School (one of just 40 worldwide)

UAL Art & Design Foundation Diploma Accreditation (one of only 4 centres outside of the UK) 

 Duties and Responsibilities

Develop a world class university and careers guidance programme

• Lead the university application process
• Guide pupils and their families through the university admissions and application processes
• Monitor individual pupil progress throughout the university application process
• Educate families about the various universities and college admissions processes to include financial aid and scholarship possibilities
• Arrange regular visits from university and college representatives to the school
• Arrange on-site university fairs and support the attendance of pupils at local university fairs
• Build and maintain relationships with university admissions professionals
• Develop strong alumni links to augment the university and careers guidance programme
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of colleges and universities around the world and to show an active research interest in developments throughout the sector
• Develop and maintain tracking and analysis tools to monitor the success of the careers and university guidance programme

Pastoral

• Show an active interest in the personal circumstances of the children under your care, and foster their personal and social development
• Actively promote the social, moral and cultural ethos of the school community
• Create an atmosphere of support by being aware of, and fully compliant with, all the school policies on pastoral care
• Be familiar with all of the schoolʼs policies on Health and Safety and be proactive in ensuring the safety of all members of the school community at all times
• Promote exemplary behaviour and a responsible attitude amongst all pupils at all times
• Be aware of and act upon all policies regarding the safeguarding of children
• Contribute to the extra curricular life of the school

Professional

• Promote pride in the school among the pupil body through high standards of dress, behaviour and commitment
• Ensure that all communication is acted upon appropriately and in a timely manner
• Attend Parents’ Evenings, Assemblies and other school events during term time as the Head of School/Principal may, from time to time, require
• Be responsible for all school resources, particularly those in your care, reporting damage or loss to the appropriate authority within the school
• Contribute to the virtual learning environment, the website, social media and publications in support of your work
• Contribute to the school’s Self Evaluation and Strategic Plan
• Foster a close partnership with parents, initiating contact in appropriate circumstances and ensuring that there is a record of this
• Carry out any reasonable professional request made by the Principal or Head of School

Personal Skills

The successful candidate will be:

• An ambassador of St George’s at all times
• A role model in relation to the school’s core values of Internationalism, Inclusivity and Excellence
• Knowledge of education sector and the university application process with particular expertise in UCAS (UK), North America, Italy, Netherlands and continental Europe
• Enthusiastic and passionate about education with a sound understanding of international best practice in careers and university guidance
• Reliable and respectful in their dealings with all members of the school community
• Flexible and adaptable to the varied demands of working in a world-class school environment
• Detail oriented with the ability to navigate the varying and specific admissions processes for a variety of international destinations
• Proactive in all aspects of school life
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively
• Creative and innovative across and beyond the curriculum
• Able to work successfully under pressure, with excellent organisational skills
• Reliable and respectful
• Able to demonstrate a positive and proactive attitude towards participation in professional development and the school’s induction and professional review processes
• Able to present a professional image in line with the high expectations of St George’s
• A talented communicator

A confident and competent user of IT in the classroom and for administrative purposes.

Formal Qualifications / Experience

• A good UK Honours Degree (or equivalent)
• A masters degree and a record of research in a relevant field is desirable
• A distinguished record of university and careers guidance
• A strong record of professional development
• Knowledge of UCAS and the US college and university system is essential, Italian University admissions and other key nations is desirable

How to Apply

Reference Number 260202

Application Deadline Monday 23 February 2026, 4.00pm CEST

Start Date September 2026

Availability (full-time/part-time) Full-time

Contract 1-year contract with the potential for a permanent position from Year 2

Supporting Statement

The Supporting Statement is an instrumental part of our shortlisting process and should address and detail: the reason you are applying for the role, why you feel that you are a suitable candidate for the role to which you are applying, your skills and experience, and an explanation of any gaps in employment during your career.

Additional Application Guidance

The Education and Qualifications section of the application form must be completed in full (including grades obtained). References provided should always include your current employer. If you are currently working in education, please note that your first referee must be the Headteacher/Principal of the school that you are currently employed with.

Conditional Offer of Appointment

• Any offer to a successful candidate will be conditional upon the following:
• Verification of identity, qualifications and professional status
• A safeguarding check
• Receipt of at least three satisfactory references (one of which should be from your current or most recent Principal, Head of School or line manager)
• Verification of medical fitness (completion of a medical declaration)
• Social media screening
• Non-EU applicants will be required to produce their university transcript with courses taken and final grade of their first Degree.

Remuneration

Package details will be available to shortlisted candidates upon request.

Equal Opportunities

St George's is an equal opportunities employer and is fully committed to a policy of treating all its employees and job applicants equally. Discrimination will not be made on the grounds of age, race, religion, disability, marital status, gender, re-assigned gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other basis.