Closing Date
Mar
09
Section: Secondary Section
Reporting to: Deputy Head Teacher – Student Welfare and Inclusion
Duties
This positions offers a competitive remuneration package.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Reporting to: Deputy Head Teacher – Student Welfare and Inclusion
Duties
- Develop and implement a comprehensive, pro-active and vibrant school-wide guidance program to meet students’ needs in personal and social development. Such a programme will be based on data and other available information and facts in the school.
- Promote and communicate the importance of the program to staff, students and parents.
- Guide students, in developing, career and personal/social skills, goals, and plans.
- Guide students individually or in groups, on academics, career prospects, personal and social development, through assisting the students to discover and enhance their strengths
- Advise and provide further guidance to students and parents (as needs be).
- Consult and collaborate with teaching staff and parents to support and participate in the program
- Develop and manage the program’s budget
- Liaise with and manage third party agreements.
- A comprehensive, pro-active and vibrant school-wide guidance program
- A term-based review the program, results of which may influence the planning of the following term’s program.
- Collection and analysis of data relevant to the programme, such as number of counselling sessions, interventions, activities etc.
- Degree in counselling or related field. Professional qualifications in counselling will be an added advantage.
- Understand and apply technology in daily operations, including use of education management systems
- Solid knowledge and understanding of counselling theory & practice
- Experience in a school, preferably in the British National curriculum
- Experience with needs of secondary school students & their families
- Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication and influencing skills
- Team player/collaborative, management skills and able to work in a multi-cultural environment
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Can organize & sequence activities
- Problem solving and initiative
- Maintain courtesy and professionalism with all clients
- Innovative, enthusiastic, energetic, flexible
How to Apply
Send an application letter detailing your relevant experience and with a detailed Curriculum Vitae including names and contacts of three referees to hr@hillcrest.ac.ke no later than 09 March, 2018. Please indicate on the subject line the position applying for.This positions offers a competitive remuneration package.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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