ABOUT US
At Wahroonga Preparatory School we envision that every child is known personally, cared for deeply, challenged extensively, and thriving into the future. We strive for depth in learning, social and emotional skills, and service to others for a better world.
Wahroonga Preparatory School seeks to be an exemplary school developing, within a caring Christian environment, young children of integrity, wisdom, compassion, and faith; children with a sure knowledge of who they are, and how they should live.
ROLE PURPOSE
The School Psychologist of Knox Grammar Preparatory School will sensitively establish trusting connections and a reputation as a reliable, composed, kind and wise source of wellbeing advice and interventions. They will enjoy excellent collegiality, professional development and supervision as part of the Prep psychologist team, and the larger Psychologist Team across Knox’s other two local campuses.
This position is permanent part-time 0.4FTE, 2 days per week (preferably Tuesday and Thursday), to commence on January 20, 2023.
The School Psychologist will optimize the wellbeing of students through:
- Triage, counselling, referral and case management
- Individual child therapy
- Family/parenting counselling
- Assessment and identification of needs of individuals and groups
- Providing professional advice to staff and parents.
- Case conceptualisation
Essential Criteria
- Experience counselling children aged 5-12 using evidence-based interventions (mandatory)
- Current Professional Psychologist Registration (AHPRA) (mandatory)
- Experience counselling in a school or educational Setting
- Experience providing parenting interventions/support or Family Therapy
- Chinese language competence, or experience working with CALD students and families, would be an advantage.
HOW TO APPLY
Before applying, please read the comprehensive role description found on our website at: www.knox.nsw.edu.au/employment
Please apply via SEEK by clicking the ‘Apply for this Job’ button and attaching a current CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS
4.00pm Monday 14 November, 2022.
Successful applicants will be required to provide the School with a current NSW Working with Children Check Number.
It is a requirement of employment to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
www.knox.nsw.edu.au/employment