Job overview
Role OverviewThe King's School Shenzhen seeks an accomplished and strategic Head of University Guidance Office to lead our university guidance programme. This pivotal role demands expert-level proficiency in the UK UCAS system, with the primary objective of managing the entire application process for our students. The successful candidate will ensure the highest standards of accuracy and strategy for applications to the UK, US, Hong Kong, and Australia.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the University Guidance Strategy: Design, implement, and manage a comprehensive advisory programme for students and parents.• Master the UCAS Process: Serve as the school's UCAS expert, overseeing all applications from registration to submission. This includes guaranteeing the accuracy of predicted and final grades within the system.• Drive Student Application Quality: Guide students in developing compelling personal statements and provide direct support throughout their application journey.• Oversee School References: Collaborate with teaching staff to identify student strengths and compile powerful, accurate UCAS references.• Manage Global Applications: Direct the application processes for the US, Hong Kong, and Australia, ensuring adherence to specific requirements and deadlines.• Mentor and Lead: Manage the university guidance team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous development.
The Ideal Candidate
• Essential: A minimum of 5 years of direct experience managing UCAS applications within a UK independent school or an international school setting in China, with a proven track record of success.• Expertise: Deep, practical knowledge of UK university admissions is non-negotiable. Strong familiarity with US, Hong Kong, and Australian systems is highly valued.• Skills: Exceptional organisational, administrative, and leadership abilities. Meticulous attention to detail is critical for managing complex data and deadlines.• Personal Attributes: A strategic thinker, an excellent communicator, and a proactive mentor who can guide both students and faculty with integrity and discretion.
Applications
Applicants should be highly professional but flexible in their approach, willing to take on a variety of tasks and fit into wider community life. It should be pointed out, however, that all foreign nationals must fulfil some key criteria to qualify for a work permit.
This is a rolling process, and we shall consider all applicants as their applications are submitted.
Please forward your own detailed resumé/curriculum vitae, with your qualifications and career fully itemised separately but in chronological order, to recruitment@kings-school.com.cn
The King’s School Shenzhen International is an equal opportunities employer. Employees enjoy equal opportunities (recruitment, training, promotion and socialisation, etc.), regardless of race, nationality, religion, gender, age, disability, marital status and sexual orientation, etc.
The King’s School promotes employment practice designed to eliminate discrimination. Therefore, our aim is:
• To ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
• All job applicants will be treated equally and fairly in the recruitment process as stated in this policy.
• The successful applicant will be recruited and trained on the basis of ability, experience and skill to undertake the job successfully as defined within the job description and person specification.