Guidance Counsellor, Social Worker Or Educational Psychologist

Guidance Counsellor, Social Worker or Educational PsychologistPermanent position, full or part-timeNew Plymouth Girls' High School is seeking a skilled and compassionate Guidance Counsellor, Social Worker, Educational Psychologist or similar, with a relevant tertiary qualification to provide wellbeing support to students.The role is based in our dedicated Wai Ora Centre, where you will collaborate with a small team of experienced health professionals to support the wellbeing of students from Years 9 to 13.We welcome applications from individuals seeking either full-time or part-time hours.The ideal candidate will:Be organised, empathetic and a great communicator.Have experience of working with adolescents in a school or other relevant setting.Demonstrate cultural awareness and engage effectively within the community.Work collaboratively with the Wai Ora team and the wider school.Have strong professional boundaries and understandings of risk in a school setting.Have the ability to work individually and as part of a team.New Zealand teacher registration is an advantage, but not essential.Membership of a recognised professional body.Experience of dealing with young people.As a school community, we provide a caring and inclusive teaching and learning environment, with a strong pastoral support system.
The school has strong values, with Whakamana/Respect, Haepapa/Responsibility and Whanaungatanga/Positive Relationships, central to all we do.How to apply:If you have the required skills, please complete the application form available on our website www.npghs.school.nz under Vacancies.
Send this, together with a covering letter and CV to the HR Co-ordinator at ****** to work in New Zealand is a pre-requisite for applicants.Applications close midday on Friday 17 January 2025.
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