Head of Educational Psychology & Student Support

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town, Western Cape, seeks a Lead Educational Psychologist to head student support services across a network of educational institutions. The role involves overseeing psychological wellbeing, developing psycho-educational programs, and guiding staff, parents, and educators.

The successful candidate will have a doctoral or master's degree in Educational Psychology, registration, and extensive post-qualification leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate in Educational Psychology with registration.
• Minimum 8 years post-qualification experience in educational psychology, with at least 3 years in leadership/supervision.
• Extensive experience in psycho-educational assessments and therapeutic interventions.
• In-depth knowledge of child development, learning theories, and behavioral management.
• Excellent report writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with psychological assessment tools and diagnostic software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the educational psychology team, providing supervision and professional development.
• Design, implement, and evaluate psycho-educational assessment tools and interventions.
• Provide individual and group counseling services to students experiencing emotional, behavioral, or learning challenges.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify learning disabilities, developmental delays, and emotional difficulties.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and external specialists to develop and implement support plans.
• Develop and deliver workshops and training sessions for staff and parents on relevant psychological and educational topics.
• Contribute to the development of school policies and strategies related to student well-being and inclusive education.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of assessments, interventions, and client progress.
• Stay current with research and best practices in educational psychology and related fields.
• Advocate for the psychological needs of students within the educational setting.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Report writing

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Educational psychology expertise

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Educational Psychology

Tools

Psycho-educational assessment tools

Diagnostic software

Job description

Placements24 in Cape Town, Western Cape, seeks a Lead Educational Psychologist to head student support services across a network of educational institutions. The role involves overseeing psychological wellbeing, developing psycho-educational programs, and guiding staff, parents, and educators.

The successful candidate will have a doctoral or master's degree in Educational Psychology, registration, and extensive post-qualification leadership experience.