Founded in 1847, St Peter's College is an Anglican boarding and day school for boys committed to being an exceptional community of learning centered on truth, respect and service.
With an established reputation for academic excellence, our aim is to instill in students the desire and capacity to consistently seek to improve their own lives and, importantly, that of those around them.
The School is located just two kilometres from the city centre on a single 80-acre campus. The magnificent grounds accommodate beautiful buildings, both historic and modern and the School's educational facilities and sports fields are excellent. Our modern, purpose built Boarding House provides accommodation for 100 students from within Australia and overseas.
Over 1550 students from diverse backgrounds and abilities are educated at the School from the Early Years to Year 12. This diversity contributes powerfully and directly to the quality of a boy's education. We are committed to being a boys' school that promotes responsible relationships and positive attitudes towards girls and women. We are uncompromising in being a safe and inclusive learning community respectful of diverse backgrounds of race and ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and nationality.
Job Description About the position:
The purpose of the School Psychologist is to promote the welfare and wellbeing of students at all levels across the School and provide effective psychological support for students experiencing personal, emotional, behavioural and/or social difficulties. The School Psychologist also provides guidance to other members of the School Community including staff and parents.
This is a permanent, full-time (1.0FTE) position with scope to consider part-time hours commencing at the beginning of the 2025 School year.
As the successful applicant you will have:
Relevant degree qualification in counselling, psychology, social work, or a related field. Experience providing counselling services to school-age children and adolescents, preferably in a school or educational setting. Strong interpersonal skills with clear ability to be able to work effectively with a range of people including students, staff, parents and community. South Australian Working with Children Check and Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care (RRHAN-EC) Certificate. Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia - Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Authority (AHPRA). Why work for us:
Join a leading Independent College educating over 1500 students from Early Years to Year 12. The School is honoured to have been educating the minds, hearts and spirits for more than 175 years. With illustrious alumni including three Nobel Laureates, 10 Australian Premiers and 42 Rhodes Scholars, the School is proud of the contributions their old scholars have and continue to make to society.
How to apply:
Please address applications to Tim Browning, Headmaster and include a CV and cover letter highlighting your experiences, skills, capabilities and reasons for applying for the role.
Applications for this position will be viewed as they come through. We highly recommend submitting your application as soon as possible.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Bianca Moritz, People & Culture Advisor on 08 8404 0513.
The successful applicant will be expected to satisfy child protection screening and adhere to the school's Child Protection Policy.
St Peter's College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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