College Counsellor at Inspired Education

ROLE SUMMARY:

• The School Counsellor promotes student success in the College section by providing preventive services, responding to identified needs, and implementing a comprehensive counselling programme that addresses academic, personal, and social development. You will establish the programme, support students in crisis, and collaborate with staff, parents, and external professionals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish the school counselling program and develop activities/resources to implement and evaluate it.
• Identify students needing help with life issues and provide individual/group counselling for remedial needs.
• Assist teachers with educational placement using assessment strategies.
• Support students in crisis and maintain appropriate records.
• May teach Life Orientation and English.
• Liaise with external medical/welfare professionals.
• Ensure the school’s Wellbeing Programme is immersed in culture (e.g., small groups like bullying workshops; parent sessions on resilience).
• Consult/collaborate with parents, teachers, administrators, and community resources; implement referrals/follow-ups.
• Monitor academic performance, behaviour, and attendance; assist interventions.
• Work with SENCO on pastoral meetings, minutes, and follow-ups.
• Contribute to staff development and address large groups (students/staff/parents).

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• An appropriate university qualification in education/counselling, plus Health Professional Qualification/Status from a recognized institution.
• 5 years’ experience in a similar position, including work with adolescents/families, individual/group/family therapy, and crisis intervention.
• Thorough knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., Children’s Act 58 of 2005).
• A clear criminal record (essential).
• Ability to be a role model and reflect on own practice.
• Strong planning, organising, reporting, time management, and administration skills (fully computer literate).
• Excellent communication (oral, written, presentation) and interpersonal skills with team orientation.
• Confidence building relationships across diverse backgrounds; networking with community professionals.

Deadline:1st March,2026