British International School Riyadh (BISR)

Senior School Careers and Higher Education Counsellor - DQ Campus - Required August 2027

Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaPosted 5 days ago

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Salary
AED 6k–9k a month· est.
Job type
Full time
Level
Junior
Field
Education & Training
Work mode
On site

About the role

Senior School Careers and Higher Education Counsellor - DQ Campus - Required August 2027 Important dates Closing date of applications 18th November 2026 Start date 15th August 2027 Date Contract Ends Unknown Job details Subject Careers / Education Role Counsellor Level Ages 11-18 / Secondary Curriculum English National Positions available 1 Contract type Permanent Vacancy type Full Time Salary Teachers Pay scale M1-M6 + Annual Allowance + POR Requirements 2 or more years experience The British International School Riyadh (BISR) has provided high-quality education to the expatriate community since 1979. As a well-regarded, not-for-profit, co-educational institution in the Middle East, we serve students aged 3-18 across multiple campuses. The British International School Riyadh (BISR) has provided high-quality education to the expatriate community since 1979. As a well-regarded, not-for-profit, co-educational institution in the Middle East, we serve students aged 3-18 across multiple campuses. Our school is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and as a British School Overseas (BSO). Additionally, BISR is a member of the British Schools of the Middle East (BSME), the Association of British Schools Overseas (AoBSO), the Heads Conference (HMC), and the Council of British International Schools (COBIS). Following the English curriculum, which is greatly enriched by the local and international context, BISR offers a holistic learning experience. Our broad co-curricular program includes extra-curricular activities, student leadership opportunities, service learning initiatives, and residential trips. We are also committed to strong pastoral care to support student well-being. We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Careers and Higher Education Counsellor for Senior School. We are particularly interested in candidates who are eager to contribute to our strategic pillars of learning, enrichment, and well-being. The Job Description is available here: Careers and Higher Education Counsellor - JD (2026) The successful candidates will: Have comprehensive knowledge of global university processes (UCAS, personal statements, essays) and Year 9–13 options guidance. Have experience organizing careers days, work placements, psychometric testing, mock interviews, and university fairs. Be skilled at building strong relationships with higher education institutions, industry professionals, and local counselor networks. Possess strong interpersonal skills to advise students, guide parents, and train tutors on writing effective references. Have proven ability to manage department strategy, integrate careers into the PSHE curriculum, and track labor market trends. Have a UK or UK recognised teaching qualification. We can offer: Highly motivated and engaged students A school with a strong sense of community A learning focused school committed to staff development Motivated, hard-working and dedicated colleagues, who are committed to high quality learning, student well-being and the school's enrichment programmes The opportunity to live, work and travel in a unique, beautiful and fast changing country. Key Dates: Closing date for applications: Wednesday, 18 November 2026. Important Notes: Application guidelines are available here: Guidelines To apply, please follow the application link: https://inteachers.net/job/4303 and provide a supporting statement of application following the provided guidelines. For non-teaching roles, applicants will need to register as a qualified teacher on the application tracking system (InTeachers) to complete the application. BISR reserves the right to make an earlier appointment if a suitable candidate is identified before the closing date. Comprehensive background checks will be required for all staff. Please link here to our Safer Recruitment Policy. For more information about the school, visit: www.bisr.com.sa . Safeguarding: BISR believes very strongly in the role of the school in safeguarding children and young people. All staff, whatever their role in the school, will be required to undergo rigorous background checks before commencing employment. BISR is unreservedly committed to creating and maintaining a safe and secure environment for all students. We believe that safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and that every child, regardless of age, ability, gender, culture, religion, or background, has the right to be protected from all forms of abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Our commitment extends to fostering a culture of mutual respect, trust, and transparency among students, staff, parents, and the wider community. We are dedicated to ensuring that all children are provided with a secure and nurturing environment that promotes their physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development. All applicants, whether for teaching or non-teaching positions, must provide the following in support of their application: All Applications Must Include: An up-to-date, two-page Cur

Requirements

2 or more years experience

Responsibilities

Not explicitly separated as a distinct section in the posting. Responsibilities can be inferred from the job description: having comprehensive knowledge of global university processes, organizing careers days, work placements, psychometric testing, mock interviews, and university fairs; building relationships with higher education institutions and industry professionals; advising students and guiding parents; training tutors on writing references; managing department strategy; integrating careers into the PSHE curriculum; tracking labor market trends.

Skills

  • Knowledge of UCAS and UK university admissions
  • Experience organizing careers days
  • Experience organizing work placements
  • Psychometric testing
  • Mock interviews
  • University fairs
  • Relationship building with HE institutions
  • Staff training / tutor development
  • PSHE curriculum integration
  • Labor market trend analysis
  • UK teaching qualification

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