School Counsellor (part-time, permanent, school hours) Our school counsellor will offer counselling opportunities to akonga and be capable of building relationships of trust. This role is permanent part-time for two days (specific days are negotiable) per week (or 0.4 FTE including release time for applicants who are also registered teachers), term-time only, in school hours, commencing at the end of January 2025. Our current counsellor will continue to work the other three days per week.
We're keen to hear from suitably qualified and experienced counsellors, psychologists, social workers, or psychotherapists with appropriate certification/registration, who enjoy working with young people in Years 7 to 13 and their whanau. Candidates should have empathy and understanding towards our students and their diverse cultures and demonstrate a passion for youth health and wellbeing. Experience is required in liaising with and developing strong relationships with external agencies and professionals that support rangatahi.
Catholic Cathedral College is a Catholic Special Character, co-educational college with over 500 students from Year 7 to Year 13, situated in central Christchurch.
As a team player, the successful candidate will work closely with our Pastoral Care team and parents to bring a holistic approach to student wellbeing. The role will include one-to-one counselling with students, supporting wellbeing and positive behaviour programmes with students, facilitating class workshops on wellness, establishing student-led initiatives, and on occasion leading staff PLD.
Employment Agreement: MoE Concurrence Individual Employment Agreement (promulgated 18 March 2022); pay rate to be negotiated, or Secondary Teachers Collective Agreement 2022 - 2025 (if applicant holds current teacher registration) 0.4 FTTE (including non-contact time).
Applicants must have the legal right to work in Aotearoa New Zealand, and police vetting will be undertaken for the successful applicant.
To view the job description and application pack , please visit our website: cathcollege.school.nz (About - Work With Us) and download the application form and declaration.
Applications close: 6 December 2024 at noon.
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