Secondary Careers & University Guidance Director- Shanghai, China - August 2025

A well established independent international coeducational school located in Eastern China (Shanghai) is looking to appoint well-qualified and experienced Director of University and Careers Counselling to lead and manage the University & Careers Counselling Department.

Benefits:
• A very highly competitive monthly salary
• Annual flight allowance
• Quality housing provided
• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Shipping allowance
• Tuition for up to 2 children (Places allowing)

The successful candidate must have:
• A relevant qualification/certification in university & careers counselling and at least 5 years of relevant experience working within a secondary school setting.
• Relevant experience in an international school setting with experience working interdepartmentally to embed university and careers programming.
• A deep working knowledge of US, UK, European, Singapore, Hong Kong, Canadian, and Australian admissions processes and systems.
• Classroom and curriculum development experience to lead robust university and career programming.
• Have experience working with international students and families with a deep, working knowledge of the importance of culturally responsive practice.
• Ability to liaise as appropriate with outside agencies and community members to support all areas of programming.
• Experience with university admissions testing for US and UK admissions, including serving as test site supervisor for ACT/SAT.
• Working knowledge of university application platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility and be able to meet deadlines.
• Ability to fulfil all pastoral, welfare, and supervisory duties effectively and willingly.
• Preparedness to role model a mindset of continuous development and improvement, to meet and exceed expectations.
• Commitment to quality, attention to detail, and high standards.

International school experience is preferred.

This school is well respected, well run and has an emphasis on a high standard of UK based education embracing the development of qualities to nurture well rounded young global citizens. The school demands personal and professional attributes that reflect sound and up to date teaching methods alongside an ability to deliver effectively in a multicultural and multi-national landscape.

The school offers an internationally flavoured UK primary curriculum, enhanced further by its IGCSE and IB diploma courses in the secondary department. Applicants are required to offer degree based teaching qualifications supplemented by an obligatory post qualification two years of experience, ideally from within the UK framework. The children are educated in a rich and diverse educational setting from foundation level to Year 13 enjoying the enviable benefits of a wide range of academic and sporting facilities which include the usual array of spacious and technologically advanced classrooms, specialist rooms, large sports areas of gymnasiums, pool, running tracks, fields and more and not to mention media centre, large auditorium and libraries.

This is an exciting opportunity to divert the development of your flourishing professional career within a working environment that is challenging and equally rewarding embracing a culture and country that will unveil so many hidden treasures and delights. Contact your local Edvectus advisor for more information about this career role and other wonderful options.