HEAD OF WELLNESS

Founded in 1877, Durban Girls’ College is a leading independent Christian school, with a proud history, that offers an innovative and relevant education for girls from Grade 00 to Grade 12.

As educational needs continue to evolve and DGC wanting to remain at the forefront of innovation and relevance, the board has decided to create a new position, effective 1 January 2025, of the Head of Wellness. This role will work across all our schools and within the broader community, reporting to the executive head.

The Head of Wellness will create, implement, and lead a comprehensive wellness strategy that promotes the physical, mental, spiritual, social, and emotional well-being of students, staff and parents. This role will ensure that wellness initiatives are embedded into the school culture, fostering a supportive, healthy, high-performing, inclusive environment for all.

The ideal candidate should have:

• a bachelor’s degree in psychology, Health Promotion, Education or a related field (a master’s degree is advantageous)
• at least 3 years of experience in a wellness, health promotion, or mental health role, preferably in an educational or youth-focused environment
• South African Council for Educators (SACE) accreditation
• a strong knowledge of child and adolescent mental health and employee wellness frameworks
• an ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• project management and data tracking platform skills
• a positive, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset
• deep empathy and understanding of the challenges faced by students and educators
• a passion for promoting holistic well-being.

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate a values alignment to the core values and guiding principles of Durban Girls’ College.

Your detailed CV and covering letter of motivation can be submitted to carel@cnandco.com.

Durban Girls’ College is an equal-opportunity employer. An application will not entitle the applicant to an interview; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Durban Girls’ College reserves the right not to fill this position.

Durban Girls’ College, 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. You recognise and accept this disclaimer by submitting your application for this position.

Closing Date: 31/12/2024