Higher Education Advisor

ROLE SUMMARY:

PaRK International School is a top-tier international school that aims to guide and inspire students to be happy and successful in their adult lives. This is an exciting time to join the team as we are designing our growth roadmap, and new staff will be able to actively participate in this project. While we are committed to academic excellence, we also prioritize the personal and professional growth of our staff. All staff at PaRK IS are actively involved in the pastoral life of the school, with opportunities to contribute to co-curricular clubs and enrichment programs.

To join our team, we are looking for a well-qualified and talented Higher Education (HE) Advisor.

The HE Advisor will play a key role in preparing, guiding, and supporting PaRK IS students in their academic and career aspirations, particularly regarding university applications and future career planning. This position works across all aspects of the school to ensure that students have the necessary information, resources, and opportunities to make informed post-secondary decisions.

This role presents an exciting opportunity to shape the future of students at PaRK International School by equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to navigate their higher education journey successfully.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• University & Career Guidance – Provide individualised support to students in exploring, planning, and preparing for higher education and career paths, with a focus on international universities.
• Application Support – Guide students through university application processes, including essay writing, personal statements, recommendation letters, and interview preparation.
• Programme Development – Design and implement a comprehensive careers and university guidance programme, supporting students from IGCSE through IBDP to ensure informed decision-making at each stage.
• Information & Resources – Maintain up-to-date knowledge of international university admissions processes, scholarships, and career opportunities, sharing relevant insights with students, parents, and staff.
• Workshops & Events – Organize university fairs, career talks, application workshops, and information sessions to expose students to a variety of post-secondary options.
• Collaboration with Senior Leadership – Work closely with the senior leadership team to integrate university and career guidance within the school's curriculum and support initiatives.
• Student Tracking & Reporting – Monitor student progress and university application outcomes, providing data-driven insights to refine and enhance guidance strategies.
• Parental Engagement – Effectively communicate with parents, ensuring they are well-informed about university pathways, application deadlines, and available support.
• Teaching Component (0.25 Load) – Contribute to Senior School teaching as part of a reduced teaching timetable, enhancing student learning beyond guidance counselling.
• Oxbridge preparation – implement a programme to support our highest achievers to gain places at the world’s most prestigious universities.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• A university degree in a relevant subject.
• Extensive knowledge of international university admissions processes and career pathways.
• Experience in higher education advising or a similar student support role in an international school setting.
• Strong organizational and communication skills to effectively manage student guidance programs.
• An adaptable and student-centred approach to counselling and career planning.
• A proactive mindset with a passion for helping students achieve their academic and career goals.
• Ability to build strong relationships with students, parents, and staff to provide effective guidance and mentorship.
• Confidence in using ICT tools to enhance university and career guidance programs.
• A commitment to continuous professional development and staying updated with higher education trends.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

Our School is part of the Inspired Education Group

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of over 100 premium private schools spanning six continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 80,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13. In addition, we are delighted to be recognised in the top 10 highest value private companies in the UK by Beauhurst.

In over 24 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 12,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

Welcome to PaRK International School!

At PaRK International School we teach children the skills and give them the tools to become bilingual, curious, collaborative, caring, autonomous and agile learners while achieving their personal best in a fast moving world.

We are highly committed to our mission of guiding and inspiring students to be successful and happy in their adult lives.

We work together to have a global impact in the field of education. We have a passion for education, innovation and technology. We view technology as a global language and believe that understanding it allows our students to interact and impact the global society.

We mentor our students to give their best effort and become leaders that influence and inspire those around them. Although we can never be certain about the future, we may already predict that this type of leadership will require our students to respond to an international and rigorous environment and work across cultures and borders. Technology coupled with an innovative mind-set will allow our students to navigate confidently through the world in this manner. In order to achieve this, we expect our staff and students to practice a hard-working, curious and resilient mind-set. We work hard to create an open-minded and rigorous learning environment for our students and staff, that brings together different people, cultures and ideas. We believe that each student is unique and deserves to be treated likewise; we use individualised teaching and learning practices in order to respond to this idea. We encourage every student to give his/her best in every subject.

PaRK IS’ culture and ethics is grounded on a firm belief in teamwork and research. We constantly look for the best practices to put our mission and curriculum in action in a meaningful way.

We are very proud of the community we have built. We work towards the purpose of changing educational paradigms together. This high level of commitment practiced by all of us is what makes PaRK IS a successful company and unique school with a motivated staff and student body.

This school is focused on the mind and heart of its staff and students. Students will leave our school prepared for academic excellence, proficient in more than one language and comfortable with exploring their own academic curiosity through research and exploration. Students will make lifelong friends and learn about the importance of service within one’s neighbourhood and the World. We are determined to guide each student in overcoming their individual challenges by using and developing their strengths and by working hard. Students will learn to embrace failures as necessary steps of growth. They will learn to be comfortable stepping out of their comfort zones and constantly challenge themselves. Practicing these values of academic excellence and personal growth will guide our students to live a productive and happy life.

Together, teachers, staff and students explore exciting academic and personal journeys and frontiers. Welcome to PaRK IS!

Build a career with Inspired Education

Inspired schools remain anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations, and collectively, they form an international community that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

Specialist-led, extracurricular activities and exchange programmes are woven into the fabric of Inspired's approach to schooling, resulting in a well-rounded, diverse student population of engaged, active learners who confidently apply their wide-ranging skills within a global context.

Students benefit from a robust, holistic, international curriculum formed around the Inspired three pillars of modern education: academic excellence, sports, and performing & creative arts, with dedicated, highly qualified teachers who demonstrate Inspired's exemplary methodology. In the application of a student-centred teaching model, Inspired schools achieve outstanding examination results and, importantly, nurture happy, multi-skilled individuals who have faith in their abilities. Inspired students are empowered to fulfil their potential and are fully equipped to thrive in a modern world.