Junior Campus Counsellor

• Contribute to the ongoing development & wellbeing of students
• Supportive working environment
• Maximum Term, Part Time (0.4) position (term time only) 

Redlands is a dynamic, leading Sydney independent school, providing a diverse, co-educational P-12 learning environment with an innovative, flexible and research-based teaching practice. The School is founded in the Anglican tradition, based upon established Christian values. 

We are currently seeking a Junior Campus Counsellor to provide an essential service within the School, contributing proactively to students’ ongoing development in learning and wellbeing. This is a part time (0.4) position working Thursday to Friday during term time only. This maximum term position will commence at the beginning of Term 3 2019 (end of July) until the end of Term 4 2019 (December).

This role is a member of the counselling and student wellbeing teams and reports to the Head of Junior School and Head of Early Childhood on the Junior Campus. The Counsellor identifies, supports and refers for further treatment, students who struggle with mental health and related school /family issues. The role includes supporting teaching staff in the management of these students, as well as supporting parents.

Key accountabilities include:

• Provide a professional, legal and ethical counselling service supporting students and their families to achieve student wellbeing and positive educational outcomes (school experience preferred).
• Educate, empower and involve parents and carers to support their children’s learning and social, emotional and behavioural growth.
• Work collaboratively with educators, external agencies and other School support staff as required.

You will have a relevant degree/s or equivalent; three years of related experience (minimum) and/or industry training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. You will also have experience working with parents, carers, children and young people in a school or mental health setting. You will be able to demonstrate and knowledge and understanding of ethical guidelines and practice as outlined by the APS and/or other registration bodies, including client privacy, limits of confidentiality, informed consent and working with children and families.

In your application please include the following:

- Resume

- Cover letter addressed to Mrs Fellowes, Head of Early Childhood

Applications Close: Sunday 7 July 2019.