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Form of workAbout St Peter’s College
Founded in 1847, St Peter’s College is an Anglican boarding and day school for boys committed to being an exceptional community of learning centered on truth, respect and service.
With an established reputation for academic excellence, our aim is to instill in students the desire and capacity to consistently seek to improve their own lives and, importantly, that of those around them.
The School is located just two kilometres from the city centre on a single 80-acre campus. The magnificent grounds accommodate beautiful buildings, both historic and modern and the School’s educational facilities and sports fields are excellent. Our modern, purpose built Boarding House provides accommodation for 100 students from within Australia and overseas.
Over 1550 students from diverse backgrounds and abilities are educated at the School from the Early Years to Year 12. This diversity contributes powerfully and directly to the quality of a boy’s education. We are committed to being a boys’ school that promotes responsible relationships and positive attitudes towards girls and women. We are uncompromising in being a safe and inclusive learning community respectful of diverse backgrounds of race and ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and nationality.
About the position:
The Head of Psychology Services will provide operational and strategic leadership to the School, overseeing and managing the delivery of counselling services to our student body, ensuring their mental health and well-being are prioritised. As the Head of Psychology Services, you will lead the team of psychologists in creating a supportive and nurturing environment where students can thrive academically, emotionally, and socially.
The Head of Psychology Services works closely with the Deputy Headmaster / Head of Senior School, Deputy Headmaster / Head of Junior School and the Pastoral and Wellbeing Team to support and implement whole school initiatives.
Please refer to the Position Description for more details.
As the successful applicant you will have:
- Demonstrated leadership experience, including supervisory responsibilities and program development.
- Relevant degree qualification in counselling, psychology, social work, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience providing counselling services to adolescents, preferably in a school or educational setting.
- Strong interpersonal skills with clear ability to be able to work effectively with a range of people including students, staff, parents and community.
- South Australian Working with Children Check and Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care (RRHAN-EC) Certificate.
- Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia - Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Authority (AHPRA).
Why work for us:
Join a leading Independent College educating over 1500 students from Early Years to Year 12. The School is honoured to have been educating the minds, hearts and spirits for more than 175 years. With illustrious alumni including three Nobel Laureates, 10 Australian Premiers and 42 Rhodes Scholars, the School is proud of the contributions their old scholars have and continue to make to society.
How to apply:
Please address applications to Tim Browning, Headmaster and include a CV and cover letter highlighting your experiences, skills, capabilities and reasons for applying for the role.
Applications for this position close on Monday 29th April 2024, 9.00 am ACST
For a confidential discussion, please contact Olivia Stapleton-Pitt, Senior People & Culture Advisor on 08 8404 0***.
The successful applicant will be expected to satisfy child protection screening and adhere to the school’s Child Protection Policy.
St Peter’s College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
