Key performance areas
Carrying out counselling sessions on an individual, group or class level as part of an integrated preventive and intervention service
Contributing in an active manner to the development of the school counselling programme in support of the holistic development of each learner
Assisting in the development and nurturing of an enabling school culture and helping learners become empowered for positive action and change
Intervening to give learners the opportunity to manage more effectively their life circumstances and to manage their lives more effectively
Assisting learners to develop their personal, social and autonomous learning skills
Counselling learners and their parents with respect to intra- and inter-personal issues and behavioural problems
Preparing reports and maintaining records on learners
Making the necessary referrals according to established policies and procedures
Adopting preventive measures that empower learners to avoid problems as much as possible
Providing a continuum of preventative, developmental, remedial, and intervention services and programmes and facilitating referral to resources and services at both community and national levels
Qualifications, experience and skills
Honours for Social Worker, Masters for Psychology
Relevant experience in a similar position
A passion for children
Excellent planning, organisational and administrative skills
An energetic positive approach to their vocation
Patience and compassion to work with children who need advise
The skills to deal with children, parents and staff
Ability to remain calm in any situation yet solve problems quickly in an emergency
A clear criminal record
Closing date: 20 March 2026.