SCHOOL COUNSELLOR

Old School Ties; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgemead High School in Cape Town seeks a compassionate School Counsellor to support learners' emotional, social and academic well-being. You will provide individual counselling, crisis support, and guidance for anxiety, relationships, and career choices, while collaborating with teachers and the Wellness Team to implement holistic programmes.

The role requires relevant psychology or counselling qualification, HPCSA registration, and experience with adolescents.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Psychology or Counselling.
• Current HPCSA registration.
• Experience with adolescents in school settings.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Strong organisational and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counselling and emotional support to learners.
• Support learners with anxiety, stress, and well-being.
• Develop coping mechanisms and resilience in students.
• Assist with crisis intervention and welfare concerns.
• Collaborate with educators and parents through the Wellness Team.
• Maintain confidential counselling records.
• Contribute to wellness initiatives and preventative programmes.
• Promote a safe and respectful school environment.
• Participate in learner support meetings and intervention plans.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Active listening

Empathy

Education

Qualification in Psychology or Counselling

Job description

VACANCY: SCHOOL COUNSELLOR

Edgemead High School

Edgemead High School is a dynamic, values-driven and progressive school committed to the holistic development and well-being of our learners. We are seeking a compassionate, professional and suitably qualified SGB full-time School Counsellor to join our team and contribute to creating a supportive, inclusive and nurturing school environment.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Providing individual counselling and emotional support to learners experiencing personal, social, emotional, behavioural or academic challenges.
• Supporting learners with anxiety, stress, grief, peer relationships, conflict, career guidance, university applications and any other challenges affecting their well-being.
• Providing guidance and support to learners in developing healthy coping mechanisms, resilience, self-awareness and positive relationships.
• Assisting with crisis intervention and responding appropriately to learner welfare concerns.
• Identifying learners who may require additional support and referring them to appropriate external professionals or services when necessary.
• Working collaboratively with educators, parents, school management and the Wellness Team to support learners' holistic development.
• Participating in relevant learner support meetings and contributing to appropriate intervention plans.
• Maintaining accurate, confidential counselling records and adhering to professional and ethical guidelines.
• Contributing to the development and implementation of learner wellness initiatives and preventative programmes.
• Promoting a safe, respectful and supportive school environment.
• A relevant recognised qualification in Psychology or Counselling
• Appropriate up to date professional registration with HPCSA
• Experience working with adolescents, preferably within a school environment.
• A sound understanding of adolescent development, learner well-being and child safeguarding.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and listening skills.
• The ability to handle sensitive matters with empathy, discretion and professionalism.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Working Hours

• Standard working hours are 07:30 - 15:30, with flexibility required to accommodate special events.
• School holidays and public holidays are not worked

Personal Attributes

The ideal candidate will be:

• Compassionate, approachable and empathetic.
• Patient, emotionally mature and non-judgemental.
• Professional and committed to maintaining confidentiality and appropriate boundaries.
• Proactive, solution-oriented and able to manage sensitive situations effectively.
• Passionate about learner well-being and supporting the holistic development of young people.

Required Clearances:

• Name clearance certificate or proof of application
• Sexual offender clearance certificate or proof of application

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit a comprehensive CV, certified copies of relevant qualifications and proof of professional registration, where applicable.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Edgemead High School reserves the right not to make an appointment.

• Copies of relevant qualifications and required clearances

Edgemead High School is committed to the well-being and development of all learners and seeks a counsellor who will contribute positively to our school community and uphold our values.