Careers

Essential

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Minimum 2-3 years experience of teaching in the Early Years division.
• Ability to exercise control and maintain classroom discipline.
• Ability to provide children with a safe, supportive, inclusive, and caring environment.
• Ability to work in a team and willingness to take on added responsibilities.

Desirable

• Knowledge of early childhood education programmes, techniques, approaches and pedagogies.
• Possess sound knowledge of Microsoft Office products like Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
• Knowledge of Jolly Phonics teaching techniques.
• Develops and prepares visual aids and teaching resources as per the lesson requirements.

Essential

• 0-2 years of teaching experience in an institution with a Cambridge/IB curriculum
• Proficiency in spoken and written language
• Show professionalism in all manners of speech, dress, behaviour, and social media Communication

Desirable

• Understanding of Cambridge learner attributes
• Knowledge of and experience with implementing active learning strategies
• Bring in interesting and diverse methods to encourage listening, speaking, reading and writing skills
• Ability to track learners’ progress and provide constructive feedback
• Source or create different instructional resources and strategies to meet varying learners to meet their learning goals

Essential

• MA Telugu/B.Ed./ CICTL/ CIDTL or equivalent qualification
• 0-2 years of teaching experience in an institution with a Cambridge/IB curriculum
• Proficiency in spoken and written language
• Show professionalism in all manners of speech, dress, behaviour, and social media Communication

Desirable

• Understanding of Cambridge learner attributes
• Knowledge of and experience with implementing active learning strategies
• Bring in interesting and diverse methods to encourage listening, speaking, reading and writing skills
• Ability to track learners’ progress and provide constructive feedback
• Source or create different instructional resources and strategies to meet varying learners to meet their learning goals

Essential

• Master's Degree in Sciences /B.Ed. or equivalent qualification
• 0-2 years of teaching experience in an institution with a Cambridge/IB curriculum
• Proficiency in subject
• Show professionalism in all manners of speech, dress, behaviour, and social media Communication

Desirable

• Understanding of Cambridge learner attributes
• Knowledge of and experience with implementing active learning strategies
• Bring in interesting and diverse methods to encourage listening, speaking, reading and writing skills
• Ability to track learners' progress and provide constructive feedback
• Source or create different instructional resources and methods to meet varying learners to meet their learning goals

Essential

• 0-2 years of teaching experience in an institution with a Cambridge/IB curriculum
• Proficiency in subject
• Show professionalism in all manners of speech, dress, behaviour, and social media Communication

Desirable

• Understanding of Cambridge learner attributes
• Knowledge of and experience with implementing active learning strategies
• Bring in interesting and diverse methods to encourage listening, speaking, reading and writing skills
• Ability to track learners’ progress and provide constructive feedback
• Source or create different instructional resources and methods to meet varying learners to meet their learning goals

Essential

• 0-2 years of teaching experience in an institution with a Cambridge/IB curriculum
• Proficiency in subject
• Show professionalism in all manners of speech, dress, behaviour, and social media Communication

Desirable

• Understanding of Cambridge learner attributes
• Knowledge of and experience with implementing active learning strategies
• Bring in interesting and diverse methods to encourage listening, speaking, reading and writing skills
• Ability to track learners’ progress and provide constructive feedback
• Source or create different instructional resources and methods to meet varying learners to meet their learning goals

Essential

• Graduation and post graduation in the same subject applied for
• 3 years of teaching experience at middle school level
• IT enabled classroom delivery and knowledge of computer application
• Child centric pedagogical approaches

Desirable

• Sound subject knowledge
• 2 years of Cambridge experience
• Enhanced written and verbal communication skills

Essential

• Graduation and post graduation in the same subject applied for
• 3 years of teaching experience at middle school level
• IT enabled classroom delivery and knowledge of computer application
• Child centric pedagogical approaches

Desirable

• Sound subject knowledge
• 2 years of Cambridge experience
• Enhanced written and verbal communication skills

Essential

• Preparing curriculum, lesson plans, and teaching materials for class instruction and activities, managing information on the LMS
• Adapting teaching methods, learning strategies, and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests
• Conducting assessments of student attainment, monitoring student academic progress and providing pertinent feedback
• Establishing classroom expectations, observing and evaluating student performance, behaviour, social development, and health
• Conferring with teachers, parents, or guardians to discuss student progress and to address behavioural or academic issues
• Preparing and implementing remedial programs for students requiring extra help
• Attending faculty meetings, professional development training, and school events
• Planning and working on extracurricular activities such as clubs, academic contests, etc
• Performing miscellaneous professional duties as assigned by the School Principal, Division Head, or Reporting Manager

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong knowledge of IGCSE pedagogies and curriculum
• Minimum 2 years in the same field of education as a teacher for IGCSE/AS/A levels in Cambridge Curriculum school
• Excellent communication skills and scientific enquiry skills
• Show professionalism in all manners of speech, dress, behaviour, and social media communication

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Understanding of Cambridge learner attributes
• Research experience
• Knowledge of and experience with implementing active learning and assessment strategies
• Dynamic, goal-oriented and self-motivated
• Ability to source or create different instructional resources and methods to meet varying learner needs
• Must possess excellent interpersonal communication and expression skills.

Essential

• Post graduate in English
• Strong knowledge of IGCSE English language content
• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience in an institution with Cambridge curriculum
• Excellent communication skills

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Understanding of Cambridge learner attributes
• Knowledge of and experience with implementing active learning strategies
• Dynamic, goal-oriented and self-motivated
• Ability to source or create different instructional resources and methods to meet varying learner needs

Essential

• Post graduate in English
• Strong knowledge of IGCSE, AS & A Level English language content
• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience in an institution with Cambridge curriculum
• Excellent communication skills

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Understanding of Cambridge learner attributes
• Knowledge of and experience with implementing active learning strategies
• Dynamic, goal-oriented and self-motivated
• Ability to source or create different instructional resources and methods to meet varying learner needs

Essential

• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience in an institution with Cambridge curriculum
• Excellent communication skills

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Understanding of Cambridge learner attributes
• Knowledge of and experience with implementing active learning strategies
• Dynamic, goal-oriented and self-motivated
• Ability to source or create different instructional resources and methods to meet varying learner needs

Essential

• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience in an institution with Cambridge curriculum
• Excellent communication skills

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Understanding of Cambridge learner attributes
• Knowledge of and experience with implementing active learning strategies
• Dynamic, goal-oriented and self-motivated
• Ability to source or create different instructional resources and methods to meet varying learner needs

Essential

• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience in an institution with Cambridge curriculum
• Excellent communication skills

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Understanding of Cambridge learner attributes
• Knowledge of and experience with implementing active learning strategies
• Dynamic, goal-oriented and self-motivated
• Ability to source or create different instructional resources and methods to meet varying learner needs

Sancta Maria International School, Hyderabad is looking to recruit an experienced and resilient Future Pathways Counsellor to join its growing family of vibrant learners and passionate teachers.

As a Cambridge International School offering Cambridge International curriculum from Early Years to Grade 12, we are proud to be part of the world’s largest community of international schools. Learning is at the heart of everything we do, and our vision is to unlock the future of every learner for a better world. We are committed to getting better, all the time. We invest in our teachers’ learning and development and our students learn in a safe and nurturing environment. We are a strong community of 1500 learners of which 300 are studying in High School.

Purpose of Role

We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Future Pathways Counsellor to provide effective and timely advice and guidance about higher education destinations, careers and other progression routes to our learners and their families to help them make informed choices.
The job holder will report to the Principal and is expected to have a firm understanding of:

• University application processes and entry requirements
• Student portfolio building
• Career opportunities across different sectors
• Available pathways to access higher and further education, and careers

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure every student from Grade 6 onwards has appropriate access and exposure to careers and study destinations.
• Counsel high school students and their families about the educational and career pathways that are accessible.
• Facilitate student portfolios from Grade 8 onwards to help shape and support university choice.
• Conduct individual conferences with students and families, larger group presentations in workshops, classrooms, and college visits​.
• Maintain resource bank of print and digital information about colleges, aspirational as well as lesser-known but reputed study destinations and scholarships.
• Advise students on CVs, personal statements, covering letters and interviews; facilitate letters of recommendation and references.
• Make effective grade-wise use of the platform Unifrog to engage and advise students in their future pathway planning.
• Host university visits and fairs in school aligned with the needs and aspirations of specific cohorts of learners.
• Undertake all requirements needed to have the highest quality application for every student to increase their chances of success to be accepted to their best fit and highest aspirational universities.
• Assist with standardised tests and other admissions requirements.

The school may assign other tasks from time to time to help operationalise the role. The school may review and modify or amend the Job Description as needed after discussion with the position holder.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant qualification in College & Career Guidance and minimum 3 years’ work experience in College and Careers Counselling.
• Exposure to understanding the current and future careers.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Openness to new learning opportunities and results oriented.
• Good working knowledge of Cambridge curriculum especially IGCSE, AS & A Levels and a general understanding of the other curriculum bodies and boards.
• Excellent communication skills and listening skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Strong research skills and IT skills for drafting documents and creating presentations.
• Established contacts and networks relevant to the job role will be an asset.
• Ability to work within a team and with diverse teams.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding
Sancta Maria is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory screening checks.