School Counsellor

Jewish International is a high performing, independent school operating across 3 separate campuses: Phyllis Jowell (4 months – Grade 6), Sinai Academy (4 months – Grade 7) and Cape Town Torah High (Grade 7 – 12)

School Counsellor

FULL TIME POSITION

Applicants are invited for a suitable candidate to join the Learning Team across all 3 Campuses from Term 2, 2025. The School Counsellor plays a vital role in supporting the academic, social and emotional well-being of students.

• Recognised qualifications and registered with relevant professional body
• Previous experience in a school setting essential
• Inspirational, organised and energetic
• Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to coordinate and work with other professionals on the multi-disciplinary Learning Team
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills with a track record of effective administrative abilities
• Willing and able to run student/staff/parent workshops
• Ability to guide and counsel students across all ages as well as communicate with parents with sensitivity and understanding
• Provide counsel to teaching and non-teaching staff when necessary
• Maintain accurate and confidential records
• Familiar with relevant legislation including the South African Schools Act and the Children’s Act
• Clearances: Police, Sexual Offences and Child Protection

Written applications, including Curriculum Vitae, with 2 contactable references should be emailed to

Only suitably qualified and experienced applicants will be considered. Short-listed applicants will be notified telephonically.
Submission of an application does not imply that an applicant will be called for an interview and Jewish International reserves the right not to fill the post.