Secondary University Guidance Counsellor (CUGO) - Beijing, China - August 2026
- Country:
- China
- Region:
- School -North and East Asia
- Curriculum:
- Bilingual, IB- Diploma, United Kingdom
- Level:
- Secondary/High(16-18)
- Start Date:
- 01 August 2026
- Initial Contract Length:
- 2 year, renewable
- Curriculum Experience Required:
- Yes - not flexible
Secondary University Guidance Counsellor (CUGO)
August 2026 start
Salary from 26k RMB per month
Benefits include professional development allowance, housing, tuition for up to 2 dependent staff children, annual return airfares, health insurance
We are seeking for a dedicated Career and University Counsellor to deliver exceptional individual and group university, career, and academic guidance. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in global education systems, bilingual proficiency, and strong communication skills. Additional responsibilities include delivering parent programming and building and maintaining relationship with university admission officers. This school provides an education to students from Early Years up to IB DP level from nearly 50 different nationalities. Following the English National Curriculum at Primary and Secondary level, pupils take IGCSE and then IB Diploma examinations.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide data-informed individual counselling on university applications, careers, and academic planning aligned with the school’s guidance programme.
• Deliver and develop the Career and University Guidance curriculum through group sessions and classroom teaching.
• Maintain strong knowledge of global university systems and application processes (including the UK, USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, and Asia).
• Lead parent engagement programmes to support understanding of university pathways and career planning.
• Build and maintain relationships with universities, admissions officers, and career organisations, and represent the school at relevant conferences.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support an inclusive, student-centred learning environment and maintain strong communication with students, families, and staff.
• Contribute to extracurricular activities and support wider school initiatives, including admissions and marketing related to university and career guidance.
Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree or higher from a recognised institution and a minimum four years of experience in university guidance, admissions, or a related field plus demonstrated expertise in providing career and academic counselling to students. The school are looking for applicants with strong intercultural awareness and the ability to work effectively in an international school environment. Candidates must be collaborative, organised, and committed to supporting student success. The school looks for passionate and committed teachers. Life in China demands a spirit of openness, flexibility and patience and, as well as being enthusiastic and adaptable educators, with a genuine interest in cultural understanding. Beijing is an exciting and energetic world city. It is, at the same time, cosmopolitan and deeply Chinese. Living in Beijing is an amazing life experience and they need people who will appreciate this.
Interested applicants should contact their Edvectus advisor without hesitation and be prepared to demonstrate attributes that will match you against an overseas teaching opportunity which will demand an adjustment of your expectations and challenge your cultural astuteness.
August 2026 start
Salary from 26k RMB per month
Benefits include professional development allowance, housing, tuition for up to 2 dependent staff children, annual return airfares, health insurance
We are seeking for a dedicated Career and University Counsellor to deliver exceptional individual and group university, career, and academic guidance. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in global education systems, bilingual proficiency, and strong communication skills. Additional responsibilities include delivering parent programming and building and maintaining relationship with university admission officers. This school provides an education to students from Early Years up to IB DP level from nearly 50 different nationalities. Following the English National Curriculum at Primary and Secondary level, pupils take IGCSE and then IB Diploma examinations.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide data-informed individual counselling on university applications, careers, and academic planning aligned with the school’s guidance programme.
• Deliver and develop the Career and University Guidance curriculum through group sessions and classroom teaching.
• Maintain strong knowledge of global university systems and application processes (including the UK, USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, and Asia).
• Lead parent engagement programmes to support understanding of university pathways and career planning.
• Build and maintain relationships with universities, admissions officers, and career organisations, and represent the school at relevant conferences.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support an inclusive, student-centred learning environment and maintain strong communication with students, families, and staff.
• Contribute to extracurricular activities and support wider school initiatives, including admissions and marketing related to university and career guidance.
Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree or higher from a recognised institution and a minimum four years of experience in university guidance, admissions, or a related field plus demonstrated expertise in providing career and academic counselling to students. The school are looking for applicants with strong intercultural awareness and the ability to work effectively in an international school environment. Candidates must be collaborative, organised, and committed to supporting student success. The school looks for passionate and committed teachers. Life in China demands a spirit of openness, flexibility and patience and, as well as being enthusiastic and adaptable educators, with a genuine interest in cultural understanding. Beijing is an exciting and energetic world city. It is, at the same time, cosmopolitan and deeply Chinese. Living in Beijing is an amazing life experience and they need people who will appreciate this.
Interested applicants should contact their Edvectus advisor without hesitation and be prepared to demonstrate attributes that will match you against an overseas teaching opportunity which will demand an adjustment of your expectations and challenge your cultural astuteness.
- Number Of Students:
- 650
- Student Make Up:
- 30+ nationalities (South Korean, Hong Kong, American make up the majority)
- Regional Info:
- Beijing is the capital city of China and located in the northeastern part of China. China is the 4th largest country after Russia, Canada and the United States. It is located in Eastern Asia, bordering the East China Sea, Korea Bay, Yellow Sea, and South China Sea, between North Korea and Vietnam. The city has a varied climate with hot, humid summers and temperatures in the mid-high 20s/low 30s and cold, windy winters with temperatures down to about 3-4 degrees. There is pollution - much of it from surrounding cities and provinces though US$17 billion was spent cleaning up the city's air prior to the 2008 Olympics. Admittedly some of the measures were temporary but China has committed to reducing the amount of coal burned by 2.6 million tonnes by 2017 and since 2012 has been converting coal power stations to natural gas power station. The city and surrounds are dripping in culture and there are too many attractions to mention but many, many well-known such as the Forbidden City, The Temple of Heaven, Confucius Temple, Beijing Zoo and many other museums, galleries, nature reserves, sporting venues and world heritage sites such as the Great Wall of China. There are of course plenty of other ways to spend your time in Beijing with its flourishing nightlife - courtesy of the city's many bars and clubs - local and national cuisine to be sampled in restaurants and from street food stalls and, of course, shopping to be done. Beijing is well connected by road, rail and air and it's Beijing Capital international Airport is the 2nd busiest in the world. And see Edvectus' 'Welcome to Beijing' video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWKkQz82_68 The Ultimate Guide to Beijing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDY6LZUuY4A Beijing City Guide - Lonely Planet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMr4sz0G1e0 Beijing Vacation Travel Video Guides https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v81IdbVIogY https://www.expatistan.com/cost-of-living/comparison/london/beijing
- Tax Rate:
- Taxes typically 16-25%
- Benefits:
- Flights- every 2 years, Gratuity or end of service bonus, Housing - provided, Housing- allowance, Medical or Health insurance, Professional development allowance, Tuition - free for dependants
- Suited To:
- Activity-typical land sporting types, Climate - cooler, Climate -moderate, Holiday destination - yes typical, Infrastructure - Highly developed, Unmarried partners - suitable, Urban, Westernised - moderately, Women - not restrictive
- Minimum Years Experience:
- 4.0
- Curriculum Experience Required:
- Yes - not flexible
- Will Accept Newly Qualified Teachers:
- N
- Visa Restriction:
- 2 years post qualification teaching exp requd, Younger than 60
"I like most about my school the trust in the teachers to do their jobs & the support I have found when I have any questions or confusion.Beijing is a bustling busy place full of all types of experiences.I’m still getting acclimated but I am enjoying exploring." "I love the staff here & my co-teacher.The ECE facility is a great place to work with their learning community space & proximity to the park.The remuneration package is really great.We able to some amazing travelling & save money too!"