Head of Student Wellbeing

3 weeks ago

Cape Town, South Africa Rondebosch Boys Prep School Full-time
Minimum Requirements

Qualifications and Relevant Experience

•    A recognised teaching qualification.
•    A minimum of seven years’ successful teaching experience, preferably within a preparatory school.
•    Demonstrated experience in learner wellbeing, pastoral care or student support.
•    Experience mentoring, coaching or supervising intern or student teachers.
•    Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
•    A willingness to contribute to the school’s sport and co-curricular programme.
•    A sound understanding of child safeguarding, professional boundaries, confidentiality and the
     responsible handling of sensitive information.
•    Demonstrated ability to coordinate learner support processes and translate wellbeing priorities into
     practical, consistent implementation.
•    The ability to work collaboratively with staff, parents and relevant specialist professionals.
•    Ability to teach Maths, English and Natural Science & Technology will be an advantage.
•    A valid Police Clearance and Child Protection Clearance Certificate.

Preferred Attributes

•    Postgraduate qualifications or additional training in counselling, educational leadership or learner
     wellbeing.
•    Experience within a school environment.
•    Experience designing or leading professional learning programmes.