Educational Psychologist needed at ADvTECH

Requirements for this position:

• This whole-school position will play a key role within the pastoral structure of our school by helping to maintain a nurturing and disciplined learning environment. This position requires a candidate who is sensitive to the needs of others and has an understanding of remedial education, learning difficulties and extension programmes.

The key performance areas are:

• to lead our ARC (Academic Reinforcement Counselling and Wellbeing) Team
• to oversee integration between school, LSEN needs and the therapist team
• implement policies and protocols effectively.
• support assessment, monitoring and concessionary procedures.
• establish supportive professional relationships with teachers, pupils and their parents.
• initiate and co-ordinate pastoral support plans, behaviour plans and any other support strategy to help students learn and grow.

The following will be regarded as given:

• a relevant Educational Psychology or Social Work qualification.
• experience in teaching in a school environment.
• the ability to multi-task and prioritise demands.
• experience in counselling.
• a significant level of computer literacy.
• excellent administrative skills with a sound command of the English language.
• organised, energetic, creative and willing to “go the extra mile”.
• valid Police Clearance Certificate.
• SACE registration.
• registration with the relevant council.