School Counsellor

JustTheJob.co.za; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education group in Cape Town is looking for a passionate School Counsellor to join their team. The role involves leading counselling sessions, collaborating with leadership teams, and supporting student wellbeing. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years’ counselling experience and relevant professional accreditation. The position offers a full-time contract starting 1st April 2025 in a dynamic educational environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a counselling role, preferably with children.
• Ability to contribute to a high performing team.
• Confidence with use of ICT in recording session notes.

Responsibilities

• Lead individual and group counselling sessions.
• Collaborate with student support teams to develop a safe environment.
• Assist with management of student IEB Accommodations.

Skills

Passion for the role

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to engage with teenagers

Experience in counselling roles

Education

Appropriate professional qualification and accreditation

SACE accreditation

Job description

School Counsellor - Constantia, CPT

Full job description

School Counsellor Constantia

Location : Cape Town, ZA

Date : 30 Jan 2025

Application closing date : 24 / 02 / 2025

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 118 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 90,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

In 27 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 13,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the‑art facilities alongside industry‑renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry‑leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

OUR SCHOOL :

Reddam House Constantia is located in the beautiful Constantia Valley, opposite the award winning Steenberg vineyard and golf estate. Welcoming children from Stage 1 to Grade 12, we are a top performing IEB school that excels in equipping our students to thrive after school. We nurture individuality, talent and self‑assurance in a secure, relaxed, self‑disciplined environment. Our school is fully equipped with a variety of premium academic, cultural and sporting facilities that promote student success.

ROLE SUMMARY :

Reddam House Constantia is seeking to appoint a passionate and skilled School Counsellor to join our Prep and College team on 1st April 2025 (negotiable) on a permanent and full‑time basis. The teacher shall report to the Deputy Head Student Support and be responsible for supporting the well‑being of our students.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Lead individual and group counselling sessions.

Collaborate with the student support and senior leadership teams to develop a careful‑full environment wherein all students feel safe and listened to.

Professionally record and report on meeting outcomes.

Assist with the management and application of student IEB Accommodations.

In so far as communicating trends and research, to contribute to the continuous professional development of our teaching team.

Support the teaching of Life Orientation.

Serve the community.

Behave in a professional manner with regard to punctuality, behaviour, and standards of work.

Consistently evaluate, reflect on and refine counselling practice.

Continuously seek professional development.

Respond to e‑mails and telephone messages within 24 hours.

Attend all occasions appropriate to the position.

Undertake any other reasonable tasks that the School Head / Deputy Head of Student Support fairly determine.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR :

A passion for the role of school Counsellor - serving the health and wellbeing of others

Recognise and adhere to professional codes of conduct

Able to set clear expectations and stretching personal and team goals

Adaptable style that drives for high performance

Excellent preparation and planning

Excellent organiszational skills

Excellent communication skills

The ability to engage with teenagers and develop trusting relationships

A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a counselling role, preferably with children

The ability to contribute to a high performing team

Confidence with use of ICT in recording session notes

Appropriate legal right to work in a South African school

Appropriate professional qualification and accreditation (for example, with the HPCSA)

SACE accreditation (preferred)

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre‑employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

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