PSYCHOLOGIST

Kearsney College is a leading independent boarding and day school for approximately 650 boys from Grades 8 to 12. The 125-acre estate is set in a country atmosphere on the edge of the Valley of a Thousand Hills, just outside Durban. Kearsney has an outstanding record of academic achievement in the IEB Matriculation Examinations and provides a dynamic sporting and cultural offering.

Kearsney College invites suitably qualified and experienced candidates to apply for the position of

PSYCHOLOGIST

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Psychologist to join our team and support the well-being and academic success of our pupils. The ideal candidate will work closely with pupils, parents, teachers, and other medical professionals to foster a safe and nurturing environment that promotes mental health and educational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assessing and supporting the emotional and educational well-being of pupils;
• Providing individual and group counselling to help pupils manage emotional, social, and behavioural challenges;
• Conducting psychological assessments to identify learning disabilities, emotional issues or other challenges affecting pupils’ performance;
• Designing and implementing intervention strategies to address anxiety, social and academic struggles;
• Offering immediate support during emergencies or crises such as traumatic events or mental health concerns;
• Providing training for staff on topics such as mental health awareness and classroom behaviour management;
• Collaborating with stakeholders to create individualised education plans (IEPs) and pupil support strategies.

Preferred Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Psychologist (Counselling, Clinical or Educational);
• Minimum of 5+ years post-qualification experience;
• Experience working with adolescents is essential, and prior experience in a secondary education/boarding school environment is preferred;
• Cultural sensitivity and an understanding of diverse pupil backgrounds;
• Effective organisational and time management abilities to balance assessments, counselling and planning;
• Strong ethical principles and confidentiality practices;
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills;
• Problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities;
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team;
• Up to date with the latest developments as well as challenges facing adolescent psychology.

As a Kearsney academic staff member, the successful candidate will be provided with housing accommodation on the estate or receive a living-out allowance as well as other generous benefits. To gain insight into the life of an academic staff member at Kearsney, please view the video on our website under the ‘About us/Vacancies’ item. Interested candidates should apply in writing by submitting their CV to vacancies@kearsney.com and include the job title in the subject line.

Kearsney College reserves the right not to make an appointment. An application does not guarantee an interview. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If applicants have not been contacted within 21 days of submitting their application, they may assume that their application has been unsuccessful in this instance.

In terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013, section 11(1)(a), by applying for this vacancy, you grant Kearsney College consent to use your CV and personal details for the purpose of applying to this specific role. The personal information of unsuccessful applicants will be destroyed once the purpose for which it was collected ceases to exist.

Closing Date: 21/04/2025

Location: Botha's Hill Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa