Greensprings School is an international co-educational services limited comprising of Preparatory School, Elementary School and Secondary School. We encourage students to be lifelong learners by instilling in them great confidence, respect and a consciousness of the needs of society. We value our students, employees and other stakeholders.
We seek to recruit interested and qualified candidates to fill the position below:
Job Title: Career Counsellor
Location: Lagos
Job Summary
• We seek to hire a Career Counsellor who is a good listener, confidential, very resourceful and observant with problem-solving skills.
• 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 following:
• 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 subject 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 Specification
• 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 Essential Values, Behaviors and Attitudes:
• Teachers are expected to actively promote and demonstrate the seven core values of the school:
• Child Centredness
• Respect
• Integrity
• Excellence
• Entrepreneurship
• Service
• Sustainability
• The school expects all staff members to uphold themselves in a manner that inspires and encourages outstanding behavior within the student body.
• The school reserves the right to vary or amend the duties and responsibilities of the post holder at any time according to the needs of the school.
• In some circumstances, the job holder may be required to undertake other duties and responsibilities of a similar post in order to support workload peaks and skill shortages to ensure priorities are met.
Application Closing Date
18th April, 2019.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: recruitment.anthony@greenspringsschool.com Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted
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