Pathways Advisor

Job Description

Future Pathways Advisor

Type:
Permanent

Department:
Academic

Line Manager:
Assistant Head:
High School

• Support the implementation of Hamilton’s whole-school Futures program aligned to ISP Future Pathways benchmarks and expectations
• Deliver futures learning across all grades (G6–G12), ensuring progression and coherence in the student experience
• Ensure students are supported to understand and articulate their future pathways — academic, vocational and entrepreneurial
• Contribute program data and student outcomes information to support the Assistant Head's monitoring and evaluation of futures provision
• Liaise with the ISP central Future Pathways team as needed

• Provide guidance on global university pathways and admissions processes
• Track and manage all university applications and student destinations using the school's designated platform
• Deliver structured one-to-one and group guidance sessions for students and families
• Support students with:
  Subject choices linked to their intended pathways, personal statements, CVs and applications, scholarship and financial aid opportunities
• Maintain current knowledge of global university admissions systems (UK, US, Europe, Asia and beyond)

• Deliver the Futures curriculum in line with ISP pillars
• Deliver lessons, workshops and assemblies on futures-related topics
• Integrate real-world learning experiences into curriculum delivery
• Contribute ideas and resources to the ongoing development of the Futures curriculum in collaboration with the Academic Leadership Team

• Build and maintain partnerships with universities (local and international), employers, industry professionals and ISP global networks
• Coordinate careers events, university fairs and guest speaker programs
• Develop internship, work experience and enrichment opportunities for students
• Ensure students have meaningful exposure to real-world professional contexts
• Serve as a school representative for ISP Future Pathways Festivals in the region, supporting the organization and promotion of these events
• Engage with the ISP Alumni network and contribute to Hamilton alumni engagement activities in support of the school's and ISP's central alumni strategy

• Lead the implementation and day-to-day use of the school's designated careers and destinations platform (such as Unifrog or equivalent)
• Ensure all students actively engage with careers and futures planning tools
• Track student engagement, destinations and outcomes data and report findings to the line manager
• Use data to identify trends and inform improvements in program delivery

• Work with Subject Leads and classroom teachers to embed futures learning into subject areas
• Support staff in identifying links between curriculum content and real-world applications
• Share resources and contribute to staff awareness of futures education and pathways guidance
• Contribute to departmental and year-group planning in support of whole-school student outcomes priorities
• Deliver assemblies to raise student awareness of futures opportunities, university pathways and careers themes
• Undertake duties, ECAs and additional support as assigned by the line manager

• Provide personalized guidance to support student decision-making at key transition points
• Identify and support students at risk of unclear or unsuitable pathways, escalating concerns to the line manager where appropriate
• Ensure all students have a clear, aspirational and realistic post-16 and post-18 plan in place by the end of their time in the program

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (required)
• Minimum three years of experience in a careers guidance, futures advisor or equivalent role in an educational setting
• Postgraduate qualification in careers guidance or school counselling is desirable

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with diverse student populations
• Excellent communication skills, including active listening, public…