SECONDARY SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

Fixed-Term, Year-Round, Part-time

Radford College is a thriving, independent school with a reputation for providing a nurturing and innovative learning environment. We are dedicated to supporting the holistic development of our students, from their academic growth to their mental and emotional wellbeing.

The opportunity

Radford College is seeking a compassionate and qualified Psychologist to join our dynamic Secondary School Wellbeing Team. This is a fixed-term, parental leave cover position of 1 semester with the possibility of extension, working 30.4 hours per week, across 4 days. The successful candidate will commence in January 2025, working with students across Year 7 – 12.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individual services to Secondary School students, promoting their emotional, social, and mental wellbeing.
• Conduct assessments to identify students’ psychological needs and support the development of individual learning and wellbeing plans.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and the Wellbeing Team to provide holistic support for students.
• Offer evidence-based advice and best practice strategies to staff on how to support students’ emotional and behavioural development within the classroom setting.
• Facilitate workshops and professional development sessions for staff and parents on student wellbeing, mental health, and resilience.

 As our Secondary School Psychologist, you will:

• Have knowledge of the principles of Positive Psychology embedded in school contexts.
• Demonstrate a passion for collaborative working as a member of a high-functioning team, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Be energetic, enthusiastic, and demonstrate a willingness to grow through the sharing of best practice and professional experience.
• Join and attend meetings/activities of the Wellbeing Team.
• Conduct Parent Education courses when demand exists and time permits.
• Support Radford’s strategic priorities and goals, upholding Radford’s values of Truth, Compassion, and Wisdom.

Essential Criteria:

• A relevant degree in Psychology, along with registration as a psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Experience working in an educational setting with children, preferably within a Secondary School environment.
• Strong understanding of child development, learning difficulties, and mental health conditions affecting school-aged children.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

 Desirable Qualifications:

• Endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist would be highly regarded.
• Be a Board-approved supervisor or willingness to undertake the appropriate training, would be highly regarded

 Working at Radford College

At Radford, we believe that the key to higher performing students is the effectiveness of their teachers, and that the key to effective teachers is the support they receive which enables them to perform their roles. The role of the Secondary School Psychologist is to work collaboratively with students, parents and staff, to provide our learners with a holistic and inspiring education that enables them to reach their full potential.

Why Join Radford?

• Be part of a collaborative and supportive community that prioritises the wellbeing of students and staff alike.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional development and career growth within a forward-thinking school environment.
• Experience a flexible work-life balance, with the option of part-time or full-time work arrangements.

Why choose Radford?

As well as supporting and enabling staff to achieve their potential, Radford College offers:

• A vibrant and rewarding place in which to work
• Guided Professional Learning for teaching staff to maintain professional registration standards
• Professional Learning financial support for teaching and non-teaching staff
• Salary Continuance Insurance
• Discounted school fees for eligible employees
• Employee wellbeing initiatives – EAP program, access to exercise programs (boot camp and Pilates) and group fitness classes
• Generous Superannuation after qualifying period
• Salary Sacrificing
• Excellent resources and grounds
• Free onsite parking
• Electric Vehicle charging stations

For further information, please visit the Employment page on our Website.

How to Apply

Details about this position and how to apply can be found on the Employment section on the College Website http://www.radford.act.edu.au/employment/. If you have further enquiries regarding this position, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

Applications will close at midnight Monday, 16 December 2024, and should be addressed to:

The Interim Principal, Andy Gordon
email: [email protected]

Applicants will be subject to employment screening and will be required to provide a current ACT Working with Vulnerable People card prior to commencing employment.