Position: Full-time, Permanent
Closing Date: Friday, 03 October 2025 (12:00)
📍 Location: Thomas More College, 15 Sykes Road, Kloof, KwaZulu-Natal
📞 Contact: 031 764 8640
🌐 www.thomasmore.co.za
🔗 Apply Online
About the Role
Thomas More College is seeking a compassionate, experienced, and motivated School Counsellor to provide support to pupils in the Junior and Senior Primary phases. The successful candidate will contribute to the holistic well-being of pupils in line with the school’s Christian ethos and the IEB curriculum.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide individual and group counselling using age-appropriate, developmental methods.
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Deliver preventative and early intervention programmes to build resilience and social-emotional skills.
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Undertake developmental screening and coordinate referrals for psycho-educational assessments.
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Maintain accurate and confidential case notes (aligned with HPCSA, POPIA, and the Children’s Act).
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Collaborate with teachers, parents, and external professionals to create learner support plans.
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Facilitate parent and staff workshops on topics such as behaviour management, wellbeing, and learning differences.
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Assist in crisis response and critical incident management.
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Support school-wide wellness and pastoral initiatives.
Minimum Requirements
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Relevant tertiary qualification in Psychology or a Master’s in Social Work.
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Professional registration with HPCSA (compulsory).
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At least 5 years’ experience working with children in schools or child-focused environments.
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Experience in IEB curriculum schools and concessions/accommodations (advantageous).
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Knowledge of child protection legislation and safeguarding best practices.
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High levels of empathy, patience, professionalism, and a child-centred approach.
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Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team (e.g. remedial therapists, OTs).
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
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Competence in case management systems and computer literacy.
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Criminal and Sexual Offender’s Clearance Certificate.
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Commitment to the Christian ethos and school code of conduct.
Application Process
Only online applications will be accepted. Submit your application here:
👉 Apply Online via Google Form
Please include:
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Concise 2-page CV
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Letter of motivation
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Contact details of at least 3 referees
Start Date: 1 January 2026
🔹 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 2 weeks after the closing date. If you do not hear back, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Thomas More College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) to ensure confidentiality of applicant information.