AddressABOUT US
Knox Grammar School is an independent, multi-campus Kindergarten to Year 12 day and boarding school for boys, located at Wahroonga on Sydney’s North Shore. In addition to the single-sex campuses, Knox also operates Wahroonga Preparatory School, a co-educational campus for students Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6.
A leading Uniting Church School, Knox aims to develop students of Faith, Wisdom, Integrity, Compassion and Courage within a caring Christian environment.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Knox Grammar School has been at the forefront of Positive Education for the past twelve years. A strong focus on practical evidence-based approach in positive psychology and wellbeing science underpins our School Community and is embedded in our strategic vision.
As School Psychologist, you will be a key member of the Wellbeing Team at Knox Preparatory School.
The School Psychologist 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 fixed term, either full-time or part-time 0.4/0.6 FTE as a job share role from September 2024 to August 2025.
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
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
- Experience counselling children aged 5-12 using evidence-based interventions (mandatory)
- Current Professional Psychologist Registration (AHPRA)
- 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.
OUR OFFER
Our staff across all campuses are key to providing exceptional experiences. Whether academic, operations, administration and co-curricular staff, we all work together as a team to contribute to providing quality care and education and a great place to work.
- Competitive salary
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Staff wellbeing sessions: weekly yoga, gym and boxing classes
- Staff awards and recognition
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
HOW TO APPLY
Knox offers outstanding long-term career opportunities, is values driven and an equal opportunity employer. Knox encourages all qualified applicants to apply.
Before applying, please read the comprehensive role description found on our website:
https://www.knox.nsw.edu.au/employment/
Please apply via SEEK by clicking the 'Apply for this Job' button and attaching a current CV, covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS
4.00pm Tuesday 23 July 2024.
Please note that applications will be assessed as they are received, and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date.
Knox Grammar School is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all our students and children involved in activities at Knox. The School actively promotes the safety and wellbeing of all students, and requires all prospective school staff to be suitable and committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment.
The School partners with Australia's leading child protection organisation, Bravehearts, to provide training and education for staff, parents and students. All Knox staff receive annual training in child protection.
All statutory checks and references are required prior to confirmation of employment.
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 (2 doses) for COVID-19.
https://www.knox.nsw.edu.au/careers/
