<p><b>Job Description </b></p><p>Island School is a highly successful IB school located in the heart of Hong Kong. 1200 students aged 11 to 18 study an innovative and exciting curriculum combining our self-designed courses, the MYP, IGCSE, CP and BTEC programs. Currently based in temporary facilities in Sha Tin until August 2022 we will be returning to a brand new campus in the middle of the Hong Kong central business district. Here, facilities will include a world-class sports centre, maker spaces, open classrooms and a black box theatre. </p><p>The role of Island School counsellors are adjusted annually depending on the qualification of the team members, and to support the wellbeing of students at Island School in a variety of ways. </p><p>Preference is for applicants who have skills in both Higher Education and school counselling however applicants with specialist skills in one area are also invited to apply </p><p>Together with the Head of Careers &amp; HE Guidance and other HE team members, the person will assist in conducting group sessions and workshops in school to students, parents and staff and take responsibility for presentations on agreed specific destinations </p><ul><li>Organise meetings and presentations with HE representatives, including HE Fairs </li><li>Assist in organising visits to HE events outside school </li><li>Conduct guidance interviews and testing with students, advising students on appropriate choices </li><li>Maintain contact and communication with HE institutions worldwide </li><li>Attend and participate in professional development </li><li>Forge good relations with teaching and support staff </li><li>Working with parents, alumni, and the wider community, create mentoring opportunities, internships and career experiences </li><li>Proactively liaising with the other Counsellors and the PSHE team over student issues </li><li>Assessing the needs of individual students who have been referred and planning for a productive path forward </li><li>Referring on to counsellors, psychological services or for medical treatment outside the school </li><li>Supporting occasional training or information sessions, for both staff and parents, on such issues as emotional health, presenting factors, and strategies for support </li></ul><p><b>Student Support </b></p><ul><li>Assist the Head of Careers and Guidance Counselling in conducting group sessions and workshops in school to students, parents and staff. </li><li>Take responsibility for presentations on agreed specific destinations; </li><li>Organise meetings and presentations with HE representatives; </li><li>Take part in HE events within school which may take place after school hours; </li><li>Conduct guidance interviews with students; </li><li>Co-ordinate and monitor accurate data collection of school leaver destinations; </li><li>maintain contact and communication with HE institutions worldwide; </li><li>Co-ordinate the preparation of HE applications to agreed destinations; </li><li>Publicise and promote the resources, advice and guidance available to students in the school; </li><li>Assist in maintaining Careers and Guidance resources; </li><li>Organise visits to HE events outside school; </li></ul><p><b>Leadership and Management </b></p><ul><li>Forge good relations with teaching and support staff; </li><li>Attend school and departmental meetings as required; </li><li>Represent the Careers &amp; Guidance Department in the absence of the Head of Department; </li><li>Take a lead on appropriately delegated aspects of department work to assist the Head of Careers and Guidance Counselling; </li><li>Manage, mentor and support assistant and trainee HE Counsellors; </li></ul><p><b>Professional Development </b></p><ul><li>Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of Careers and Higher Education-related issues and developments on a day-to-day basis, and also by attending events in Hong Kong and overseas to increase awareness of Higher Education on an international level; </li></ul><p><b>Strategy and Development </b></p><ul><li>contribute to strategy and shared work with the ESF wide HE Counselling Group. </li></ul><p><b>Requirements </b></p><ul><li>Minimum of Post Graduate qualifications in relevant areas of counselling </li></ul><p><b>Relevant counselling qualifications </b></p><ul><li>Previous experience especially in a guidance, counselling or advisory role </li><li>Strong Inter-personal communication skills, listening skills; flexibility to respond to changing situations; ability to work under pressure; team-working skills; attention to detail </li><li>Fluency in English; effective oral and written communication skills </li><li>knowledge in ICT applications; knowledge of HE systems, institutions and application procedures in at least one country which is a major destination for students of the school. </li></ul><p>Full Job Description is available <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K0nhaer8mimVAmyyIib-QYEe7_39enBX/edit" rel="nofollow">Here</a>. Please visit <a href="https://island.edu.hk/" rel="nofollow">Our Website</a> to learn more about the Island School. </p><p>Teaching in Hong Kong </p><p>We offer a very attractive salary and benefits package to ensure that ESF recruits and retains the highest calibre teachers. Our teachers need well-developed information and communication technology skills and will be expected to play a full role in pastoral work as well as to be totally committed to supporting the extra-curricular activities offered by their school. </p><p>Details on our Teacher’s Remuneration Package is at ESF Website <a href="https://www.esf.edu.hk/terms-and-conditions/" rel="nofollow">Here</a>. </p><p>Closing Date: 7 Nov 2021 </p><p>For enquiries, please contact Hilary Hu at &#43;852 2524 7135 or school&#64;online.island.edu.hk </p><p><i>Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and offers may be extended prior to the job closing date. </i></p><p><i>By applying for this position, your application may be considered for other opportunities within ESF. </i></p><p><i>ESF is an Equal Opportunities Employer </i></p><p><i>Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the ESF&#39;s Personal Data Policy, a copy of which will be provided upon request. </i></p><p><i>Aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. </i></p><p><b>About Us</b></p><p>The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is the largest English-medium international school organisation in Hong Kong. Our 22 schools and comprehensive programme of extra-curricular activities bring out the best in every student through a personalised approach to learning and by inspiring curious minds. </p><p>There are over 18,000 students from 75 different nationalities in ESF kindergartens, primary, secondary and all-through schools. About 70% of our students have parents who are permanent residents of Hong Kong. </p><p>ESF is proud of the high academic and wider achievements of our students. In 2020, 22 ESF students achieved the perfect score of 45 points in the IB Diploma examinations; more than 95% go on to leading universities worldwide. </p><p><a href="http://www.esf.edu.hk" rel="nofollow">www.esf.edu.hk</a> </p><p><b>About the Team </b></p><p>At Island School we do something different. Our focus is on igniting a passion for learning in every student. Teaching students facts and figures is no longer enough for them to succeed once they enter higher education and the workforce. We encourage students to problem solve, question and think creatively with new concepts and ideas. Students are encouraged to become resourceful, adaptable and confident learners. </p><p>Our academic record is excellent with students going on to many of the foremost universities and colleges in the world. You will find details of the curriculum and qualifications on offer on our website. In the senior years students can choose to study IB Diploma, IB Careers and BTEC courses. Island School prepares students for these qualifications with a broad-based middle school curriculum including IGCSEs and a wide range of exciting options in our unique Futures curriculum. Our aim is to help students develop a passion for learning in a range of areas, whether it be law or robotics and coding or music production. </p><p><a href="http://island.edu.hk" rel="nofollow">http://island.edu.hk</a> </p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>