Director of Psychology & Welbeing Centre at St Stithians College

Description:

• The Girl’s College invites applications for the following position which will be available from 1 January 2024.
• This is a senior management position. Applications are invited from suitably qualified, registered and experienced individuals who believe they have the required skills and competencies to take on this role.

Requirements:
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