College Counsellor

Reddam House Schools SA; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Reddam House Constantia, part of Inspired Education, seeks a Counsellor to support student wellbeing. The role focuses on individual and group counselling, recording interventions, and reporting concerns to the DSL within a thriving school community.

Applicants should have at least three years of experience with teenagers, a relevant degree or diploma, and be registered with HPCSA or SACSSA. Strong communication and administration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Three years’ experience as a counsellor of teenagers.
• Appropriate legal right to work in a South African school.
• Be registered with the HPCSA or the SACSSA.
• Exhibit strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Have excellent administration skills and a ready attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead individual and group counselling within the College community.
• Report to the DSL any issues requiring notification.
• Record all interventions according to best practice.
• Keep senior leadership informed about student climate in a grade.
• Collaborate with leadership teams to create a safe, learning-focused environment.
• Contribute to CPD of the team through sharing trends and research.

Education

University degree or diploma in an appropriate subject

Job description

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 126 premium private schools in 28 countries 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. Founded in 2013 by Nadim M. Nsouli, Inspired is backed by investors such as Stonepeak, GIC, TA Associates, and the Oppenheimer and Mansour family offices. The Group is experiencing 20% per annum growth through acquisition, greenfield site expansion, and the development of existing schools within its portfolio. In 2023, Inspired was recognised by Beauhurst as one of the UK's top 10 highest-value private companies.

OUR SCHOOL:

Reddam House Constantia is located in the beautiful Constantia Valley, opposite the award winning Steenberg vineyard and golf estate. Welcoming children from Stage 1 to Grade 12, we are a top performing IEB school that excels in equipping our students to thrive after school. We nurture individuality, talent and self-assurance in a secure, relaxed, self-disciplined environment. Our school is fully equipped with a variety of premium academic, cultural and sporting facilities that promote student success.

ROLE SUMMARY:

• 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.
• A passion for the role of Counsellor
• A positive attitude to change
• A continuous improvement mindset

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.