Counsellor / Educational Psychologist

Suitably qualified and experienced applicants are invited to apply for the following position:

Locum Position for Full-time Registered

Counsellor / Educational Psychologist

March 2025 – August 2025

St Andrew’s School for Girls is a 122-year-old independent school in Johannesburg. Our campus consists of the Preschool, Junior School, Senior School, and our Saturday School, uBambiswano (now 34 years old). Our values-based education provides opportunities for our girls to hone their leadership skills and be empowered women in South Africa and the world. St Andrew’s School for Girls is committed to increasing diversity and contributing to establishing an anti-racist society that is based on democratic values, social justice, and fundamental human rights.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in an education setting and be registered with the HPCSA.
• Have the necessary technical expertise, including psycho-educational assessments, play therapy, individual and group therapy, parent guidance, case management, facilitating skills development workshops, staff and parent developmental workshops, and the ability to build transformation and diversity capacity and support amongst our stakeholders.
• Have experience and competence in therapeutic interventions with small children up to adults.
• Ability to manage crisis interventions.
• Ability to deal with academic support and study skills, as well as accommodations and concessions.
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team dedicated to the school’s psychological, social, and emotional needs as well as administrative requirements both within the school and the boarding environment.
• Appreciate working in a values-driven, Christian environment.
• Be required to uphold the ethos and traditions of the School.
• Be willing to apply for clearance with the Child Protection Act and Sexual Offences Register.

If the position matches your skills and experience, please complete the below link and email a two-page CV with two contactable references to vacancies@standrews.co.za.

The closing date is 17h00 on Friday 17 January 2025.

NOT COMPLETING THE LINK AND SUBMITTING YOUR CV WILL DISQUALIFY YOU FROM THE PROCESS.

The school reserves the right not to make an appointment. Submission of an application does not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview.

The School, in line with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measures will be in place to protect personal information but will be used in the recruitment, selection, and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer.