Nova Pioneer Education Group is a Pan-African independent school network offering preschool through secondary education for students from ages 3 through 19. We prepare the next generation of leaders and innovators through world-class teaching methods with an emphasis on 21st-century skills.
Role Overview
As the School Counsellor at Nova Pioneer, you will have the opportunity to model, live, and lead the Nova Culture while delivering a comprehensive counseling program designed to support student welfare and academic success. You will work collaboratively with school leadership to ensure a supportive environment for all students.
Key Responsibilities
Policy and Program Development: Collaboratively develop a Comprehensive School Counseling Policy and maintain a written plan for effective delivery based on best practices and the school’s ethos.
Direct Counseling Services: Provide individual and group counseling to students with identified concerns. Deliver Guidance Curriculum, Individual Student Planning, and Preventive and Responsive Services.
Stakeholder Communication: Communicate program goals to administrators, teachers, parents, and community leaders. Assist stakeholders in interpreting and understanding student data.
Data and Reporting: Use data to develop programs that meet student needs; provide termly data analysis and reports for the School Principal.
Referral and Follow-up: Implement effective referral and follow-up processes, including consulting on external service providers when necessary.
Culture and Wellness: Plan and deliver routine wellness sessions and parenting workshops. Collaborate with the Dean of Students to incorporate social and emotional learning during morning meetings.
Administrative Duties: Maintain documentation on all counseling visits/sessions and incidents. Conduct a yearly audit to review counseling needs and trends.
Professional Conduct: Adhere to laws, policies, procedures, and ethical standards of the school counseling profession.
Requirements and Qualifications
Education: Professional Training in Counselling with a Higher National Diploma or Degree in Counselling Psychology.
Experience: Between 3-5 years of experience in institutional counselling.
Specialization: Previous experience counselling children or teenagers is required (experience with special needs preferred).
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to provide clear and persuasive pitches.
Personal Attributes: Results-driven, goal-oriented, detail-oriented, and conscientious. Ability to exercise discretion in handling sensitive matters.
Cultural Alignment: Proactive and enthusiastic approach with an openness to feedback and a desire to embrace the organization's culture of mutual vulnerability.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the official Nova Pioneer application portal. Follow the link provided below to submit your application:
Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the Nova Pioneer application portal. You can find the application page at: https://novapioneer.applytojob.com/apply/1226659
