Job Vacancies at Greensprings School

Job Summary

• Help students set realistic academic and career goals and develop a plan to achieve them. Evaluate students' abilities and interests through aptitude assessments, interviews, and individual planning.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents to help students succeed.
• The Career Counsellor collaborates directly with students, parents, and College/Universities Admissions Representatives.

Job duties includes but not limited to:

• The Career Counsellor guides and monitors student progress to and through graduation, assists students and families in consideration of the extensive range of school/college options and prepare/positions students for the processes and procedures that will make them successful applicants.
• The College/Career Counsellor tracks students through their subjects combinations, assisting them as appropriate, and uses the information generated to adjust programs and services for current students.
• They collect information about schools and programs for clients interested in pursuing post-secondary education
• Career counselors help people develop career plans, and educate student about the labor market.
• Use assessments, to help students evaluate their interests, skills, and abilities
• Guide Students through making decisions about their careers, such as choosing the type of degree to pursue
• Assist students in locating and applying for schools / internship programs as appropriate , by helping and teaching them strategies to find openings and how to write a résumé, cover letter, motivation letter and other writings for school/internship application.
• Help student select and apply for additional educational programs to obtain the necessary skill set / credentials preparing them for higher institution and the labour market
• Any other duty related to the role as required by the school

Person Specialization

• B.Ed in Counselling or any related field
• Master's Degree preferred but not required
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years' experience in similar role
• Excellent Communication skills and work ethics
• Ability to be confidential and mentor as appropriate
• Excellent IT skills.

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Job Functions
The job functions include but are limited to the following:

• Responsible for developing in each student an interest in and the ability to understand and utilize their knowledge of geography.
• To oversee the provision of relevant and up to date advice and support for pupils as it relates to the subject.
• To co-ordinate the selection and development of appropriate syllabus and courses in line with related resources.
• To maintain full and accurate records of students’ achievements as it relates to the subject.
• Deliver engaging, coherent lectures and motivating lessons to students across key stages.
• Utilize learning technology in the planning and delivery of lessons.
• To keep up to date with curriculum change and reforms.
• Develop lesson plans in line with the curriculum objectives.
• To plan for, provide and maintain the physical resources necessary for learning and the delivery of chosen syllabuses and courses (including for example; books, past papers, file shares, furniture, equipment etc). Where necessary, liaise with other department to achieve this feat.
• To undertake, where appropriate, other roles, which may arise either in the department or in the wider school environment.
• Any other duties relating to the job as required from time to time by the Head of School /Principal.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of IGCSE curriculum
• B.Ed in Geography, Geophysics, Geology or any other related discipline. Minimum of Second Class Lower
• Masters or Post Graduate qualification in a related subject is an added advantage
• 3- 5 years professional teaching experience
• Past involvement in extracurricular activities
• High Level of IT literacy.

Personal Qualities:

• Capable of delivering inspirational and informative lessons to the students
• Ability to demonstrate a positive and authoritative rapport with all students
• Excellent and effective classroom management skills
• Excellent communication skills to enable effective dialogue with pupils, parents, staff and visitors
• Organised and self-motivated, with a proven record for meeting targets and deadlines
• Have a sharp and progressive vision of the subject and of teaching and learning in a successful and dynamic school
• Ability to perform well and remain professional whilst under pressure
• Dedicated team-player
• Demonstration of strong commitment to personal continuous professional development
• Essential Values, Behaviors and Attitudes.
• Teachers are expected to actively promote and demonstrate the five core values of the school:
  • Child centeredness
  • Respect
  • Integrity
  • Excellence
  • Service.