Hybrid Senior Educational Psychologist — Student Well-Being

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a leading educational institution in East London to hire a Senior Educational Psychologist. The role focuses on assessment, intervention and support services for students, staff and families, with emphasis on academic success, emotional well-being and social development.

The successful candidate will bring extensive experience in child and adolescent psychology, learning disabilities and behavioral management, and will lead initiatives to promote mental health

Qualifications

• Masters or PhD in Educational Psychology or related field.
• Registration as a Psychologist with the relevant professional board (e.g., HPCSA).
• Minimum 6 years of post-registration experience in educational psychology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments of students to identify learning and behavioral issues.
• Develop and implement evidence-based intervention strategies and support plans.
• Provide counseling and therapeutic services to students experiencing distress or academic challenges.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators and parents to create inclusive learning environments.
• Lead professional development for staff on child psychology, learning support and mental health.
• Deliver psychoeducational workshops for parents and the school community.
• Contribute to development and implementation of school-wide well-being policies.
• Maintain confidential records of assessments and progress.
• Stay updated with developments in educational psychology.

Skills

Educational psychology

Psychological assessments

Counseling

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Master's degree in Educational Psychology

PhD in Educational Psychology

Job description

Placements24 is partnering with a leading educational institution in East London to hire a Senior Educational Psychologist. The role focuses on assessment, intervention and support services for students, staff and families, with emphasis on academic success, emotional well-being and social development.

The successful candidate will bring extensive experience in child and adolescent psychology, learning disabilities and behavioral management, and will lead initiatives to promote mental health