NON-TEACHING VACANCY
AMERICAN ACADEMY LARNACA
Assistant Academic Counsellor – Senior School (maternity cover)
The American Academy Larnaca is a selective educational institution with an outstanding reputation and strong academic history. It was founded in 1908 by Christian missionaries and upholds the Christian ethos and faith as evidenced by its deeply embedded motto: “To Grow and to Serve”. The AAL is thus committed to the philosophy of encouraging all children to be leading citizens and lifelong learners.
We seek to recruit a full time enthusiastic and committed Assistant Academic Counsellor to cover a maternity leave for the academic year 2023-2024, starting mid-October 2023 and ending mid-March 2024.
We offer
- Competitive remuneration package
- Creative, exciting, friendly and vibrant working environment
- Personal and Professional development
- Students that rise to challenges positively and enthusiastically, and have high expectations of themselves
- Dedicated and enthusiastic team of staff
Duties
- To provide sound information and advice to help students choose pathways through their school educational careers and beyond.
- To assist in the arrangement and coordination of a programme to support the above (including special events with external speakers/input)
- To practically assist students with their applications for university entrance (worldwide) and for available grants, scholarships and awards.
Requirements
Education & Experience
- Master’s degree or equivalent, in School Career Counselling, School Career Guidance or other related field
- At least 2 years’ experience in school career counselling / guidance
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for career counselling and guidance
- Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design
- Knowledge of the English and Greek languages
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to use Microsoft office suite / Google applications, management information systems (MIS) and career counselling applications
Note
This is a demanding post requiring the ability to work long hours under your own direction and in liaison with the Academic Counsellor, the SMT and other staff members, under the direction of the Deputy Principal Curriculum.
Interviews
Interviews of shortlisted applicants will take place in June 2023.
Applications
Click the “Apply Now” button below to submit your application. Application forms to be submitted together with a curriculum vitae, cover letter and all relevant certificates not later than Friday, 2nd June, 2023.
Consideration will only be given to fully completed applications and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Canvassing will disqualify.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children therefore police and health certificates will be required to be submitted on appointment.
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