School Counsellor

Ellerslie School; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive community

Professional learning

Creative freedom

Job summary

Ellerslie School in Auckland is seeking an inspired and passionate School Guidance Counsellor who is a registered teacher and a NZAC member. The role is for 3 days a week at a full primary school with around 750 students.

The start date is the beginning of Term 1, 2027, and you will contribute to student support initiatives and wellbeing. You will join a collaborative staff and whanau community, with strong relationships and opportunities for professional learning and innovation in a caring

Qualifications

• Passion for working with and supporting young people.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team.
• Sense of humour and adaptability.
• Interest in developing new skills and passions.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support to students in Years 0-8.
• Collaborate with teachers to integrate wellbeing initiatives.
• Participate in student support initiatives and programmes.
• Contribute to a caring, supportive school environment.

Skills

Guidance counselling

Registered teacher

NZAC member

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

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Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher

3 days a week

Ellerslie School is seeking an inspired and passionate School Guidance Counsellor who is both a registered teacher and is a Member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors. Ellerslie is a full primary school (Years 0-8) with around 750 amazing students from multiple cultures and diverse backgrounds. We value the building of strong relationships and investing in student support initiatives.

Do you have…

• A passion for working with and supporting young people
• A desire to be part of a collaborative team?
• A sense of fun and humour?
• An interest in developing new skills and passions?

We can offer you:

• a fun and genuinely supportive student, staff and whanau community
• high levels of professional trust and freedom for creativity and innovation
• professional learning and support
• a caring environment to learn and grow.

The start date for this role is the beginning of Term 1, 2027.