College Counsellor

OUR SCHOOL:

Reddam House Constantia is located in the beautiful Constantia Valley, opposite the award winning Steenberg vineyard and golf estate. Welcoming children from Stage 1 to Grade 12, we are a top performing IEB school that excels in equipping our students to thrive after school. We nurture individuality, talent and self-assurance in a secure, relaxed, self-disciplined environment. Our school is fully equipped with a variety of premium academic, cultural and sporting facilities that promote student success.

ROLE SUMMARY:

• To adopt an aspirant view to students in their care, promoting the general progress and well-being of individuals and of any class or group assigned to them.
• To create a positive learning environment and motivate students to achieve their full potential.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To lead individual and group counselling, as well as crisis intervention within the College community. 
• To report to the DSL any issues and concerns of required notification.
• To record all interventions according to best practice.
• To ensure the senior leadership team is aware of the student climate (issues and concerns within a specific grade, for example).
• Collaborate with the senior and middle leadership teams to develop a care-full and learning environment wherein students feel safe and listened to.\To be fully aware of issues affecting our youth.
• In so far as communicating trends and latest research, to contribute to the continuous professional development of our team.
• Facilitate the student portfolio committed to supporting the wellbeing of their peers.
• Contribute to the weekly College ReddAhead newsletter.
• Organise guest speakers and presenters as relates to the field of student care and support.
• Be an active contributor amongst a dynamic team

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Lives Passion with a Plan applied over Time
• Able to set clear expectations and stretching goals
• Adaptable style that drives for high performance
• Excellent preparation and planning
• The ability to engage, interest and listen to teenagers
• A minimum of three years’ experience as a counsellor of teenagers 
• Appropriate legal right to work in a South African school
• University degree or diploma in an appropriate subject
• Be registered with the HPCSA or the SACSSA.
• Exude a passion for serving the health and wellbeing of others.
• Have a strong connection with teenagers.
• Be energetic and proactive.
• Exhibit strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Enjoy supporting and contributing to the success of teams.
• Live with high standards and seek consistent improvement over time.
• Have excellent administration skills and a ready attention to detail.
• A passion for the role of Counsellor
• A positive attitude to change
• A continuous improvement mindset

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.