School Psychologist
ELTHAM College
Research VIctoria 3095
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 22 January 2020 or availability to start Term 4 2019
Job overview
ELTHAM College is an independent co-educational school in Nillumbik Shire, northeast of Melbourne. We are seeking appropriately qualified, highly skilled School Psychologist to join our inspirational team on an ongoing, full-time with a possibility to negotiate part-time position, commencing Term 1 2020 or earlier.
ELTHAM College grows the heart and mind of each child. We believe that school is a daring adventure where children learn to think for themselves, in preparation for a future of exciting possibilities. Located in an extraordinary environment, students experience an engaging, rigorous world-ready curriculum while being supported with warmth, care and respect.
ELTHAM College is looking for a Psychologist experienced in school settings. The purpose of this role is to provide psychological services to students within the Senior School, Junior School and Early Learning Centre. This will involve working collaboratively with staff, families, external allied health professionals and community organisations.
Psychological services will involve reviewing and interpreting psychological, cognitive and educational assessments, counselling and consultation with students, parents and school staff. It will also require specific strengths and experience in supporting adolescent mental health, gifted and high ability learners in a school setting. The school psychologist will work collaboratively with the Students Services Team and key staff to identify psychological, cognitive, educational and general wellbeing concerns. The school psychologist will manage referral to external allied health professionals and/or develop management plans for students within the school setting.
Appliations:
Please submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae with names of three referees to Mr Mike Brennin (Deputy Principal).
Applications must be received by 12.00 pm Monday 30 September 2019 to employment@elthamcollege.vic.edu.au.
Visit our website for a full position description: Work at ELTHAM
Applicants must hold a current Working with Children check &/or Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) and be entitled to live and work in Australia.
ELTHAM College: www.elthamcollege.vic.edu.au
Growing hearts and minds
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About ELTHAM College
About Eltham
ELTHAM is an academic school like no other. We’re constantly adapting to the changing needs of young people and their world. We support them on their learning journey to unlock their talents through one of Victoria’s broadest curriculums. Most importantly, our teachers guide each young person to become empowered with the self-confidence and independence to manage all aspects of their future lives.
We aim for our graduates to step into life after school as proactive young people, equipped with the skills and desire to continue successful learning.
Not only do we make learning exciting and relevant to life, we also create a liberating environment where teachers and students share trust and friendship and work together in mutual respect.
Our culture is also about teaching self-discipline. We do not have a one-size fits all policy, but instead foster a culture and program that works with each individual, that empowers them to own their behaviour, be accountable and develop as resilient young men and women.
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