University Guidance Counsellor

University Guidance Counsellor

Start Date: August 2026
Contract Type: Full Time Fixed Term

About the School

We are recruiting for a highly regarded international school in Indonesia located on an impressive 44-acre campus in the vibrant city of Jakarta. The school is a welcoming inclusive community representing over 50 nationalities and providing education for students aged 2 to 18 years.

Situated in South West Jakarta the campus offers outstanding facilities that support academic excellence wellbeing and student development. The curriculum begins with the UK Early Years Foundation Stage progresses through the English National Curriculum and inquiry-based learning in Primary and continues into the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP) in Secondary. The school places strong emphasis on personalised pathways and informed post-school choices supported by a comprehensive careers and university guidance programme.

The Role

Following an increase in student enrolment the school is seeking an experienced University Guidance Counsellor to join the Secondary team from August 2026. This role plays a central part in supporting students and families as they navigate subject choices post-16 and post-18 pathways and global university applications.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality personalised guidance to students across Years 713 ensuring they are well informed and confident when making decisions about their future education and careers. The role involves close collaboration with students families teachers and senior leaders to ensure alignment between academic programmes and university aspirations.

Key Responsibilities

The University Guidance Counsellor will lead and contribute to the schools careers and university guidance programme supporting students with subject selection programme planning and post-school decision-making. They will maintain up-to-date knowledge of global university systems and application requirements with particular attention to UK US and IB pathways.

The role includes tracking recording and reporting on student university applications offers and destinations ensuring accurate and timely information is shared with students families and relevant staff. The successful candidate will also build and sustain effective relationships with universities professional bodies and external organisations representing the school at conferences fairs and other relevant events.

Candidate Profile

Applicants should have a relevant degree and professional experience in university guidance careers counselling or a related educational role. A minimum of five years relevant experience is required. Strong familiarity with international university admissions systems particularly UK and US applications and IB pathways is essential.

The school is seeking a highly organised professional with excellent interpersonal and communication skills the ability to work effectively with students across the Secondary age range and a commitment to supporting exemplary student outcomes. Enthusiasm discretion and a student-centred approach are key attributes for success in this role.

Salary & Benefits

The school offers a competitive experience-based salary and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Annual flights for the counsellor and eligible dependents

• Comprehensive international medical insurance (excluding the U.S.)

• Housing and cost-of-living allowance

• Relocation allowance

• End-of-contract gratuity equivalent to 25% of annual base salary

• All local tax obligations fully covered by the school