Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 121 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.
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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.
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