Are you an inspirational teacher looking to join a well-established, supportive team in a successful and expanding school? The British International School Shanghai, Puxi Campus is looking for an exceptional Higher Education Advisor across the whole school. We welcome applications from outstanding, self-motivated and reflective professionals. We're looking for the right blend of energy and experience, and a passion for teaching that embraces change and innovation.

In fulfilling the requirements of the post, the higher education adviser will demonstrate essential professional characteristics, and in particular will:

 Inspire trust and confidence in students, colleagues and parents;
 Engage and motivate students;
 Continually strive to provide the best HE outcomes possible for students
 Build relationships with Universities, Colleges and Employers
 Contribute to school improvement / development planning and promote the learning priorities of the school development plan;
 Promote the wider aspirations and values of the school.
Advising and Supporting Students

 Holding one-to-interviews with students in order to advise and guide them on their Higher Education and career options.
 Advising and guiding students on writing the most effective Personal Statements/Letters of Intent/College Essays
 Completing university references using information gathered from subject teachers, and liaising with teachers to ensure that the most suitable, accurate and up-to-date information is available.
 Guiding students towards appropriate resources to enable them to carry out effective research.
 Maintaining high levels of expectation;
 Establishing a purposeful and safe learning environment;
 Using modern technology to enhance learning opportunities;
Tracking, Assessment, Recording, Reporting

 Monitor and record students' university applications to ensure they remain on track to achieve their Higher Education goals.
 Tracking student destinations post school graduation.
 Report on progress to appropriate stakeholders.
 Assisting in the preparation of transcripts and other documentation to support students' applications
Other Duties
 Assist in the organisation and delivery of the School's University Fair.
 Help to develop an alumnae network for BISS Puxi students, including the setting up of a Higher Education/Careers mentoring programme involving current and former students.
 Assist in the development of a careers programme for students in Years 9-13.
Pastoral Duties

 Establish a purposeful and safe learning environment for all students;
 Promote the general progress and well-being of individual students and of the tutor group as a whole;
 Contribute to the preparation of action plans and other support mechanisms;
 Alert appropriate staff to problems experienced by students and make recommendations as to how these may be resolved;
 Communicate effectively with parents of students, liaising with other staff as appropriate;
Extra-Curricular Activities

 Support the life of the school beyond the classroom;
 Lead one or more agreed after school activities each week;
 Participate in residential weeks and other trips as appropriate;
 Contribute to whole school learning initiatives during term.
Other Requirements

 Contribute positively to the morale and community spirit in the school;
 Work effectively in different teams;
 Assist in whole school marketing initiatives and contribute to the growth of the school;
 Operate at all times within the stated policies and practices of the school;
 Maintain an up to date knowledge of good practice in teaching techniques;
 Maintain subject(s) or specialism(s) to enable effective teaching;
 Keep knowledge of wider curriculum developments up to date;
 Undertake professional development to enhance teaching and students' learning, and apply outcomes and identify impact/share outcomes with colleagues;
 Meet responsibilities with regard to health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant legislation and conform to professional and ethical requirements;
 Any other appropriate duties as allocated by members of the school's leadership team;
 Promote and adhere to Nord Anglia Education's vision and values:
 Opportunity " For us, opportunities need to be meaningful, about achieving potential and making progress.
 Impact - For us, impact is about making a difference. It needs to be immediate, positive and lasting.
 Leadership - For us, leadership is about considering the team's needs as well as your own, setting inspiring examples, being supportive and showing real accountability and responsibility.
 Respect - For us, respect is about listening, being inclusive, showing tolerance and getting the little things right