COUNSELLOR

Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Part time

Job summary

An independent community Jewish Day School in Cape Town seeks a qualified Pre-Primary Counsellor to join their Support team, helping manage emotional and developmental needs of children aged 18 months to 7 years. Candidates should have at least two years of relevant experience and possess a driver’s license. This part-time role requires an understanding of educational policies and excellent administrative skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years pre-primary school experience required.
• Solid understanding of developmental phases from 18 months to 7 years.
• Ability to assist in managing childhood presenting problems.

Responsibilities

• Implement behavior management programs.
• Promote social-emotional programs in the classroom.
• Create and manage supportive counselling interventions.

Skills

Qualified and registered counselling psychologist

Experience with children 18 months to 7 years

Excellent administrative skills

Knowledge of inclusive education policy

Ability to implement behaviour management programs

Education

Registered educational psychologist or social worker

Job description

Part-time permanent post, starting January 2026

United Herzlia Schools is a highly successful, independent, community Jewish Day School in Cape Town.

This person will be part of the Counselling and Learning Support team in our SEED (Supporting Emotional and Educational Development) Department. The Pre-Primary Counsellor will be required to work across 2 Pre-Primary Campuses – Alon Ashel Pre-Primary (Sea Point) and Gan Aviv Pre-Primary (Gardens) Pre-Primary. Working hours for this position are preferably Monday to Friday (until 14h00).

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified, registered counselling psychologist, educational psychologist or social worker, with a minimum of two years pre-primary school experience.
• Have a minimum of two years’ experience in working with children between 18 months and 7 years of age and have a solid understanding of this specific developmental phase.
• Recognise childhood presenting problems and be able to assist in managing the impact thereof on learning, as well as on social and emotional development in the classroom.
• Be able to implement behaviour management programs.
• Promote and drive social-emotional programs in the classroom.
• Support colleagues and parents in promoting the development of each child holistically.
• Be able to create, manage and integrate supportive counselling interventions.
• Have knowledge of inclusive and supportive education policy and practice.
• Have excellent administrative skills.
• Be part of a multi-disciplinary professional counselling and academic support team.
• Have a driver’s licence and own transport.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Please note: the submission of a CV will not automatically result in an interview. United Herzlia Schools reserves the right not to appoint anyone to this position. Herzlia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers.

United Herzlia Schools, in line with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measures will be in place to protect personal information but this will be used in the recruitment, selection, and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer.