An attractive salary package

Full Time, Fixed Term

August 2025

10 November 2024

Avenor College is welcoming a knowledgeable, effective and experienced career guidance counsellor to join a young and dynamic team that was awarded in 2023 the Career Mark.
LOTC prepares students to be future-ready through a range of learning experiences that are transdisciplinary and authentic and develop conceptual understanding, competency and character.
We welcome applicants who are able to meet the following:
Supporting students in identifying and pursuing career opportunities through:

• Providing guidance and advice to students on potential career paths based on their interests, skills, and qualifications;
• Developing and delivering workshops and presentations on resume writing, interviewing skills, job search strategies, and other career-related topics;
• Maintaining and updating career resources, including job listings, career guides, and other career-related materials;
• Providing individual career counseling and coaching to students, including resume and cover letter review, mock interviews, and career planning;

Assisting students in their college application process through:

• Providing advice and guidance to students on the various college and university options available to them;
• Helping students understand the different admission requirements and application processes of different institutions;
• Providing information on scholarships, grants, and other financial assistance programs that students may be eligible for;
• Reviewing and assessing student application materials, including transcripts, test scores, and personal statements;
• Assisting with the preparation and submission of college applications, ensuring that all required documentation is included and submitted on time;
• Maintaining accurate records of student applications and following up with colleges and universities to ensure that all materials have been received;
• Maintaining a close communication with parents and colleagues. Communicating clearly and timely expectations and progress;

Conducting assessments and surveys to evaluate the effectiveness of career services and identify areas for improvement.


We value the following dispositions and would hope you might be able to demonstrate them:

• Build positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues;
• Be a good team player and good team builder;
• Listen actively;
• Be fair and consistent;
• Have a positive outlook and be a good role model who leads by personal example;
• Be inclusive and committed to intercultural learning;
• Work effectively; be organised and prepared, with a high degree of resilience;
• Live a healthy life;
• Have interest and commitment to own personal and professional development;
• Love what you do, show it and model being a life long learner.

We offer:

• A competitive salary and benefits package;
• An initial two-year contract term with annual renewal thereafter;
• A rich staff well-being programme;
• Professional learning and development opportunities;
• Opportunities to organise and deliver adult learning;
• Be part of a community of learners, where we support each other and grow together.

Qualifications and experience:

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as education, counselling, or social work.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with students, parents, and college representatives.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Knowledge of college admission requirements and application procedures.
• Experience in academic advising, counseling, or a related field.

Safeguarding:
Please be aware we take very seriously our duty of care towards all our students; as part of our safeguarding procedures we will undertake rigorous checks with referees, as well as requiring you to provide current police checks.
GDPR compliance:

We are a non-profit school for students from ages 2 to 19. In 2007, the school opened with five students in first grade. Sixteen years later, Avenor College has over 700 students aged from two to eighteen, from Nursery to Grade 12 (Year 13) and over 170 staff members. Our school aims to have 800 students in the next few years.
Avenor College has two campuses in the Northern part of Bucharest: in a historic villa on Alexandru Constantinescu Street, very close to the city centre - dedicated to our Nursery groups and a beautiful, custom-built campus bordered by Baneasa forest hosting the Nursery, the Primary School, the Middle School and the High School.
We are accredited by BSO - with the qualification ”OUTSTANDING in each standard and overall”, and by the Romanian Ministry of Education - with the qualification ”Foarte Bine”. The school is also a member of the Common Ground Collaborative, an innovative global network of leading international schools. Avenor College was founded by the Avenor Foundation, a non-profit organization created by Diana Segărceanu and Florin Segărceanu.
Our vision is to co-create a positive and progressive educational landmark not only for Romania but for the rest of the world. We co-create for each individual student a challenging learning experience, providing them with skills for the future.
Avenor College has been growing every year. Whilst the nursery and primary schools have been long established, the Secondary school is still developing. Our 5th cohort of high school students graduated in June 2023. During the last 6 years, our high school has grown from one form entry to 3 form entry and the exam results have improved every year. We are a selective school accepting students only if they meet our school criteria and standards.
Most of our students are Romanian and we have responded to a demand from families in Bucharest for the best British style education. We are proud of the BSO recognition received in 2023 “OUTSTANDING in each standard and overall”. This is a great accomplishment especially because we are not a traditional British School; we are a bilingual international school rooted in Romanian culture, inspired by international experiences and following a modern curriculum. We take pride and believe in our heritage and legacy.
Our teaching staff is a mixture of Romanian, British and other nationalities.
The school provides a caring, nurturing environment where pupils are encouraged to achieve the attributes in the Avenor Learner Profile (ALP). Our aim is for our children to go on to attend some of the world’s finest universities, but we also want our Romanian students to gain a sense of responsibility to contribute to their country’s development in the future.
About Bucharest
Bucharest is a cosmopolitan and culturally rich city, with excellent (and cheap) transport connections with cities throughout Romania and the rest of Europe. The cost of living is considerably less than in most western European cities. The city is a safe place to live in. Here you can find an active expatriate community. Romanian society is welcoming to foreigners and most people speak English. The Romanian language is difficult to learn, but we would encourage you to try, and people are very willing to help you. Romania is a country with a diversity that is worth exploring in detail.