Overview of the position:

• Lead strategy, manage operations, and support the Wellbeing Centre team
• Conduct containment, counselling, and therapeutic services for adolescent girls
• Manage all administrat ive processes in line with the above, according to HPCSA regulations and requirements
• Design and conduct psycho-educational interventions for students, parents, and staff
• Provide consulting services and support to school staff
• Promote and practise from a Positive Psychology paradigm and the PERMA-V model of wellbeing adopted by the College
• Liaise with external service providers and maintain a collaborative professional network
• Manage a team of staff

Key requirements:

• Suitable professional qualifications and experience; teaching experience and/or experience in schools is essential
• Professional Registration as a Psychologist with the HPCSA, which is current and CPD compliant
• High levels of professionalism, including the ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality and boundaries in all matters relating to the role
• High levels of ethical reasoning and ability to constructively apply the HPCSA Ethical Code of Conduct for Psychologists
• Commitment to working with adolescents and a deep understanding of issues affecting teenage girls and their families
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of educational and whole school procedures, organisation, structures and systems
• Excellent knowledge of Developmental Psychology, psychopathology, socio-emotional difficulties, and barriers to learning
• Ability and commitment to building positive relationships with all stakeholders and a strong team orientation, with high interpersonal skills and insight
• Ability to prioritise, multi-task, be flexible, and work under pressure within a dynamic school environment
• Growth mindset and commitment to continuous personal and professional development
• Excellent adminsitration, communication, and presentation skills (verbal and written)
• Patience, diplomacy, empathy and flexibility when dealing with a range of situations and people
• Strong administrative skills; Computer literacy with a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Any staff member working within a school is required to have a sexual offender’s clearance certificate
• A willingness to work within the values, Christian ethos and mission of the College and to participate in the broader life of the School

To apply please click on the following link before the closing date of Monday 19 June 2023 https://stithianjobs.mcidirecthire.com/
Applications received via email will not be considered. Applications must be done via the link above only

St Stithians College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes appointments within the context of its transformation imperatives

The College reserves the right not to proceed with this post. Applications are invited from South African citizens. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview or appointment and failure to meet the minimum requirements of the advertised post will result in applications automatically disqualifying themselves from consideration. Only short- listed candidates will be contacted