Website St Stithians College
Founded in 1953 on a farm in the Randburg district, the College today is encircled by the northern suburbs of Johannesburg. Established as a boys’ school, the College took the bold step to build a girls’ school on the campus in 1995, creating the possibility of a unique synergy model. S… read moret Stithians is a Methodist School and a circuit of the Central District of the Methodist Church of Southern Africa. The College subscribes to a Statement of Spirituality that outlines our core beliefs and values. Students enter the College through the gateway of the Junior Prep on the lower campus, a co-educational school of 480 girls and boys in Grades R to 2. From Grade 3 onwards, the boys and girls move into separate Preparatory Schools of 400 students each. A second "gateway" into St Stithians is offered to entrants of Grade 8 as they embark on their high school journey in the Boys’ College of 780 students and the Girls’ College of 530 students. The academic programme is delivered by excellent teachers, trained to nurture inquiry, explicit thinking, and differentiated learning. The College offers academic support and extension, enriching the core experiences of teaching and learning. A number of benchmarks, both national and international, provide a framework for evaluating quality. As a member of ISASA, the College participates in the cycle of institutional evaluation provided through the Independent Quality Assurance Agency (IQAA) and St Stithians is accredited by Umalusi, the South African certification authority. Grade 12 students write the matriculation examinations of the Independent Examinations Board (IEB). Our matriculants achieve at a high level, with 96-98% obtaining Bachelor degree passes for entry to South African universities and universities in Europe, North America and Australia. View our latest Matric results here. St Stithians offers a diverse and rich extra-curricular programme, aimed to provide opportunities for a holistic education. All the major sports are offered, supported by excellent sporting facilities and coaching. The cultural calendar and the performing arts are integral to our education. There is a strong focus on educating leaders, who participate in rites of passage as they move through the schools. Community service activities are integrated into the curriculum, as are outdoor education camps and outings. Our campus is a place of natural beauty, with various landscape zones, and the College is committed to being an environmentally "green" school. St Stithians seeks to provide a values-based and top-quality academic education, supported by a diverse extra-curricular offering. Our students matriculate as well-rounded individuals, well prepared to inspire excellence and make a difference both in our own country, the African continent and globally. From the vantage point of a hot air balloon drifting over the St Stithians Campus, one looks down on a beautiful estate of 105 hectares occupied by a chapel, learning and sports facilities, and a varying landscape and topography. 40 Peter Place,
 Lyme Park, Sandton, 2129
Key requirements of this role include:
A relevant Master’s degree in Educational Psychology
Professional registration as a practitioner with HPCSA, which is current and compliant with respect to CPD requirements
Experience in an IEB school and the relevant academic IEB accommodation application procedures is an advantage
Suitable prior work experience in learning/ academic support within schools.
Experience in student support case management and intervention. This includes implementing individual support plan (ISPs), modified learning programmes (MLPs) and support interventions for students with barriers to learning and support needs.
Willingness to work with subject specialists and academic staff to develop and implement interventions with high school students.
Interest in adolescent challenges and an ability to build rapport and relationships with adolescent girl students.
A commitment to working effectively in a team and embracing a systemic approach to support.
Excellent organisational, time management and administration skills.
Assessing and supporting the emotional and cognitive wellbeing of students
Compliance with the relevant legislative frameworks and ensure HPCSA Ethical Rules of Conduct are adhered to
Good knowledge of educational and whole school procedures, organisation, structure and systems as well as barriers to learning, socio-emotional difficulties; relevant curriculum issues and differentiation; the education environment and current pressures faced by adolescent girls and their families
Design, implement and facilitate various interventions strategies with a specific focus on anxiety and academic coping strategies
Provide training to staff on topics such as classroom management and academic inclusion strategies
Embrace and promote the school’s inclusive strategy as a Safe Harbour School
Preferred Skills and Experience:
Specific experience and training in working with the IEB’s Exam Portal will be a distinct advantage for this role.
Ability to prioritise, multi-task and work under pressure and within a dynamic school environment
Ability and willingness to build positive relationships with all stakeholders working with a multidisciplinary team
Cultural sensitivity and the ability to work with students and staff members from diverse backgrounds
Computer literacy with a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office
Strong communication and inter-personal skills
Demonstrate commitment to continuous personal and professional development
Good communication and presentation skills (both verbal and written)
Good emotional intelligence and resilience; self-motivated and persistent
Patience, diplomacy, empathy and flexibility when dealing with a range of situations and people
Self-confidence and a willingness to accept responsibility and where required, take initiative
Any staff member working within a school is required to have a sexual offender’s clearance certificate
A willingness to work within the values, Christian ethos and mission of the College as well as participation in the broader life of the school
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