Guidance Counsellor

Part-Time 10 hours per week

Fixed-Term contract for 2024

Term-Time 38 workings weeks 

Clayfield College is a leading independent school, owned and governed by the Presbyterian and Methodist Schools Association (PMSA) on behalf of the Presbyterian and Uniting Churches. The College is a co-educational day and boarding school in Clayfield, Brisbane, that offers boys and girls all the benefits of single-sex and co-education on one campus through the distinctive Parallel Learning model. Our education framework is intentionally structured to maximise students’ growth from Pre-Prep to Year 12. Clayfield provides outstanding opportunities beyond the regular curriculum, and across all ages, so every child has the opportunity to let their light shine.

The Position

The College Guidance Counsellor is a role that has been created due to the Well Being Boost Grant for 2024. This role sits in the Learning Support/Counsellor Department of the College and will assist with students’ needs as deemed appropriate. Reporting to the Deputy Principal- Head of Primary, the Guidance Counsellor must always be an exceptional ambassador for the College, providing high level service to students, parents, staff and visitors. This role works very closely with the Learning Support Coordinator PP-12.

Professional Responsibilities

•  Assist students who have learning needs meet their academic goals.
• Assist with IEP, LAP management and organisation.
• Assist with IEP, LAP meetings.
• Planning and organizing individual and group programs using multi-disciplinary approaches.
• Holding meaningful and insightful conversations with students, faculty, and parents, and assist with mediating communication between these groups.
• Assist students with homework and other study-related.
• Administering Learning Support lessons.

 Key Selection Criteria

1.  A degree in Guidance and Counselling and relevant practicing experience.

2.   Highly effective communication skills.

 The Guidance Counsellor will have the capacity to communicate professionally and sensitively in a variety of contexts.

3.   Discretion, judgement and confidentiality.

The Guidance Counsellor will maintain confidentiality, exercising discretion and sound judgement in all interactions.

4.  Organisation and Administration.

The Guidance Counsellor will demonstrate an ability to prioritise as well as exceptional organisational and administrative skills, including a well-developed ability to use appropriate software in the execution of the role.

5.  Flexibility and initiative.

The Guidance Counsellor will demonstrate initiative as appropriate, be flexible and willing to learn new skills. Appropriate professional development will be available and it is expected that he/she will avail him/herself of these opportunities. 

About You

• Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• High level of optimism, enthusiasm and motivation.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Experience in a school setting will be highly regarded.

Applicants for this position must be supportive of the Christian aims and mission of the Presbyterian and Methodist Schools Association and be able to contribute to the strategic vision of Clayfield College. 

Conditions and Salary 

•  10 hours per week to be worked over 1.5 days.
• Term-Time – 38 working weeks.
• This role is a School Officer Level 6, as per Presbyterian and Methodist Schools Association (PMSA) Enterprise Agreement. 

 How to Apply 

If you’re keen to apply your skills at a College undergoing rapid growth and transition, and we have described you in this advertisement, click the pink Quick Apply link with the following documentation included:

• Cover Letter address the Selection Criteria in a 1 page letter, and 
• Resume outlining your qualification and previous experience. 

Applications close: Monday 18 December 2023, however we will be considering candidates as they apply and may commence interviews earlier, so early application is encouraged.

Clayfield College is a Child Safe organisation with a demonstrated commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children with a zero-tolerance approach to the abuse of children in our care. Successful candidates will be required to support the PMSA’s Child Protection Policy and Procedures and commit to their implementation upon commencement.rm-Time 38 workings weeks