Application Pack
Director of University
Guidance and Careers
Reference Number:
260202
Deadline:
Monday 23 February 2026, 4.00pm CEST
**Welcome to St Georgeʼs British International School**
We are delighted that you are considering applying for a position at St Georgeʼs. We are one of the
leading and most academically successful British International Schools in Europe, with a rich
history of providing a world-class education to expatriate and internationally minded families in
one of the worldʼs most iconic cities.
Our **Vision** is to be the best International School in Europe where all learners discover their passion
and purpose, developing the character, skills and confidence to make a difference in the world.
**Our Mission** is to ensure that all learners become the best version of themselves, in an
environment of collaboration, respect and kindness. We focus on the inspirational teaching and
holistic development of highly committed, aspirational and resilient learners. Everyone
contributes to our happy and welcoming school community where strong relationships and
cooperation lead to exceptional learning.
We are proud of our Founding Values. We are an internationally diverse community where
differences are respected and celebrated. We are a welcoming community where all pupils,
alumni, staff and parents are encouraged to thrive, feel safe and belong. We are a highly ambitious
community where all learners are challenged to strive for excellence in all that they do.
**Be A Part of Our Special Community**
Our incredible pupils - uniquely in Rome - come from over 100 different countries and this infuses
our school with vibrancy, inclusivity, tolerance, respect and support. Our highly qualified team of
teachers includes many leading educationalists and experts in their field who inspire the pupils to
genuinely be the best they can be.
We are dedicated to not only recruiting and retaining the best teachers, but also to ensuring that
we constantly develop and improve the education that they provide for our pupils through a focus
on training, coaching, research and innovation. Our close links with the worldʼs highest performing
and most aspirational universities ensure that our Georgians are filled with ambition and have the
highest possible expectations for their future.
Our programme of co-curricular activities allows pupils to develop a wide range of interests
beyond the curriculum. Our sports facilities are without parallel in the city. Our performing arts
and music productions are breathtaking in both their ambition and scope. And, perhaps not
surprisingly for a school with such close links to the cityʼs diplomatic community, we have
consistently excelled on the international stage in our Model United Nations endeavours.
With two campuses - a Junior School in the heart of Rome and a Junior and Senior School based in
La Storta in the cityʼs northern suburbs, the school is seeking exceptional team members who can
contribute to the exciting next phase of our development.
**School Accolades**
- **Top 10 Private Schools in Europe, Spears Index (2025, 2024)**
**Top 15 Schools in Europe: Schools Index by Carfax (2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021,**
**2020)** **Finalist, British International School of the Year, International Schools of the Year**
**Awards (October 2024)** **Top 100 IB Schools in the World (Summer 2025 Examination Session)** **British School Overseas (BSO) Accredited Status (2024 - 2027)** **COBIS Accredited Member with Double Beacon Status (*****Learning & Teaching,***
***Governance*****) (2023)** **Newcastle United Foundation Football School (the Club and Foundationʼs first**
**International School partner)** **ABRSM Partner Programme School (Second Worldwide International School Partner)** **AFEC (Athlete Friendly Education Centre) School (one of just 40 worldwide)** **UAL Art & Design Foundation Diploma Accreditation (one of only 4 centres outside of**
**the UK)**
Our Commitment to Safeguarding
Our schoolʼs practices reflect and are aligned with the written Expectations of the International
Taskforce on Child Protection.
St Georgeʼs British International School is committed to safeguarding and to promoting the safety
and welfare of children, young people and adults. Every member of staff employed at St Georgeʼs
has a responsibility to safeguard. St Georgeʼs endeavours to provide a safe and welcoming
environment where all staff and learners are respected and valued.
The schoolʼs Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, applicable to all employees, includes the
procedures for spotting and reporting child protection concerns, the role of Designated
Safeguarding Leads, procedures, actions, referral processes and support measures.
**Director of University Guidance and Careers**
St Georgeʼs British International School is offering an exciting opportunity for an ambitious,
dynamic, experienced and well-qualified university and careers guidance counsellor.
The successful candidate will develop, implement and embed a broad, deep and cutting-edge
careers and university guidance programme that encompasses guidance for tertiary education
across a range of different nations including the UK, the US, Canada and continental Europe. The
role will be supported by a University Officer and a Specialist University Adviser.
**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Develop a world class university and careers guidance programme
- Lead the university application process
- Guide pupils and their families through the university admissions and application
processes
- Monitor individual pupil progress throughout the university application process
- Educate families about the various universities and college admissions processes to
include financial aid and scholarship possibilities
- Arrange regular visits from university and college representatives to the school
- Arrange on-site university fairs and support the attendance of pupils at local university fairs
- Build and maintain relationships with university admissions professionals
- Develop strong alumni links to augment the university and careers guidance programme
- Maintain a strong working knowledge of colleges and universities around the world and to
show an active research interest in developments throughout the sector
- Develop and maintain tracking and analysis tools to monitor the success of the careers and
university guidance programme
Pastoral
- Show an active interest in the personal circumstances of the children under your care, and
foster their personal and social development
- Actively promote the social, moral and cultural ethos of the school community
- Create an atmosphere of support by being aware of, and fully compliant with, all the
school policies on pastoral care
- Be familiar with all of the schoolʼs policies on Health and Safety and be proactive in
ensuring the safety of all members of the school community at all times
- Promote exemplary behaviour and a responsible attitude amongst all pupils at all times
- Be aware of and act upon all policies regarding the safeguarding of children
- Contribute to the extra curricular life of the school
Professional
- Promote pride in the school among the pupil body through high standards of dress,
behaviour and commitment
- Ensure that all communication is acted upon appropriately and in a timely manner
- Attend Parentsʼ Evenings, Assemblies and other school events during term time as the
Head of School/Principal may, from time to time, require
- Be responsible for all school resources, particularly those in your care, reporting damage
or loss to the appropriate authority within the school
- Contribute to the virtual learning environment, the website, social media and publications
in support of your work
- Contribute to the schoolʼs Self Evaluation and Strategic Plan
- Foster a close partnership with parents, initiating contact in appropriate circumstances
and ensuring that there is a record of this
- Carry out any reasonable professional request made by the Principal or Head of School
**Personal Skills**
The successful candidate will be:
- An ambassador of St Georgeʼs at all times
- A role model in relation to the schoolʼs core values of Internationalism, Inclusivity and
Excellence
- Knowledge of education sector and the university application process with particular
expertise in UCAS (UK), North America, Italy, Netherlands and continental Europe
- Enthusiastic and passionate about education with a sound understanding of international
best practice in careers and university guidance
- Reliable and respectful in their dealings with all members of the school community
- Flexible and adaptable to the varied demands of working in a world-class school
environment
- Detail oriented with the ability to navigate the varying and specific admissions processes
for a variety of international destinations
- Proactive in all aspects of school life
- Able to work both independently and collaboratively
- Creative and innovative across and beyond the curriculum
- Able to work successfully under pressure, with excellent organisational skills
- Reliable and respectful
- Able to demonstrate a positive and proactive attitude towards participation in professional
development and the schoolʼs induction and professional review processes
- Able to present a professional image in line with the high expectations of St Georgeʼs
- A talented communicator
- A confident and competent user of IT in the classroom and for administrative purposes.
**Formal Qualifications / Experience**
- A good UK Honours Degree (or equivalent)
- A masters degree and a record of research in a relevant field is desirable
- A distinguished record of university and careers guidance
- A strong record of professional development
- Knowledge of UCAS and the US college and university system is essential, Italian University
admissions and other key nations is desirable
How to Apply
Reference Number **260202**
Application Deadline **Monday 23 February 2026, 4.00pm CEST**
Start Date **September 2026**
Availability (full-time/part-time) **Full-time**
Contract **1-year contract with the potential for a permanent**
**position from Year 2**
We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date. Early application is strongly encouraged.
Please complete an online application form via www.stgeorge.school.it/staff/vacancies.
Shortlisted candidates will have references taken up prior to interview.
**Supporting Statement**
The Supporting Statement is an instrumental part of our shortlisting process and should address
and detail: the reason you are applying for the role, why you feel that you are a suitable candidate
for the role to which you are applying, your skills and experience, and an explanation of any gaps in
employment during your career.
**Additional Application Guidance**
The Education and Qualifications section of the application form must be completed in full
(including grades obtained). References provided should always include your current employer. If
you are currently working in education, please note that your first referee must be the
Headteacher/Principal of the school that you are currently employed with.
**School Policies**
Applicants to St Georgeʼs should be familiar with the schoolʼs Safeguarding and Child Protection
Policy available at www.stgeorge.school.it/policies. A copy of the Staff Code of Conduct and
Whistleblowing Policy will be made available to shortlisted candidates.
Conditional Offer of Appointment
Any offer to a successful candidate will be conditional upon the following:
- Verification of identity, qualifications and professional status
- A safeguarding check
- Receipt of at least three satisfactory references (one of which should be from your current
or most recent Principal, Head of School or line manager)
- Verification of medical fitness (completion of a medical declaration)
- Social media screening
**Non-EU applicants will be required to produce their university transcript with courses taken**
**and final grade of their first Degree.**
Remuneration
Package details will be available to shortlisted candidates upon request.
Equal Opportunities
St George's is an equal opportunities employer and is fully committed to a policy of treating all its
employees and job applicants equally. Discrimination will not be made on the grounds of age,
race, religion, disability, marital status, gender, re-assigned gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy
or other basis.
