Head of Student Behaviour & Wellbeing - Abbotts College Pretoria-East
Listing reference: advab_000048
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 10 October 2022
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Education and Training
Location: Pretoria
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market related
EE position: No
Introduction
The ADvTECH Schools Division leads the private sector in the field of education, contributing meaningfully towards the sustainable development of human capacity in South Africa. Abbotts College Pretoria-East is a non-traditional, mainstream school seeking to employ a dynamic Head of Student Behaviour and Wellbeing to join our School Management Team
Job description
Responsibilities will include:
· To lead as a member of the management team of the School;
· Lead the mentorship programme of the school;
· Co-ordinate and lead all mental wellness programmes of the school;
· Direct and co-ordinate the guidance and counselling programmes of the school;
· Responsible for the overall student behaviour management of the school, including formal disciplinary enquiries;
· To conduct parent interviews and respond to parental needs;
· To implement and maintain the Code of Conduct;
· Events co-ordination and management;
· To develop Student Leadership;
· Teaching roughly a 55% load.
Competencies required:
· An open and creative outlook to education;
· Ability to motivate and deal empathetically at all levels;
· Excellent interpersonal skills with colleagues, students and parents;
· Energetic, self-motivated and able to use own initiative
· Excellent organisational and administrative skills;
· Good communication skills;
· Conflict management skills;
· Computer literacy is imperative;
· Must be a team player;
· SACE Registration.
Minimum requirements
Requirement:
· Minimum requirement is a recognised Degree and/or 4-year post-matric Teaching Qualification.
Experience:
· Minimum 5 years Teaching and Management experience in the same or similar type of position in a similar environment
· Minimum 2 years’ experience supporting mentorship, mental health and disciplinary aspects of learners
· Working experience in similar role with focus on learners’ wellbeing and behavioural welfare