Primary School Pupil Counsellor (part-time)

Cannons Creek Independent School is a safe community school with a Christian ethos, staffed by passionate professionals who endeavour to educate confident, trustworthy individuals who are encouraged to achieve their full potential.

Applications are invited for the following position:

Primary School Pupil Counsellor (part-time)

to commence duties in: Term 1 of 2026

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Provide counselling services to pupils in the Primary School (Grade RR-6).
• Engage with parents to ensure pupils’ progress through proper support and interventions.
• Be approachable to pupils through constant exposure.
• Assist with crisis management for pupils in need of support.
• Work closely with HODs to conduct workshops / webinars for pupils, teachers, and parents as needed.

Required qualifications, competencies and experience:

• Registered with SACSSP as a Social Worker, or HPCSA registration.
• Relevant Masters Degree in Counselling or Educational Psychology.
• A minimum of three years’ experience and knowledge of the legislation pertaining to social work services.
• Proficiency in computer literacy.
• A Police Clearance certificate will be required.
• Be passionate about education and working with children.
• Strong inter-personal skills and ethical principles.
• Ability to use psychological models and practices to enhance the emotional skills of pupils.
• Proven organisational and administration skills.
• Knowledge of latest teaching trends.

Advantageous:

• ECD qualification.
• Aftercare experience in Independent Schools would be an advantage.
• Experience using the Google Suite would be an advantage.

Please click here to submit your application. This includes a survey, cover letter and CV upload section.
Closing date for applications: 24 October 2025

The school retains the right not to fill this position and only short-listed applicants will be notified. Cannons Creek Independent School is committed to the goals of transformation, diversity, equity and belonging, in accordance with its strategic vision.

Cannons Creek Independent School, in line with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act), will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measures will be in place to protect personal information but will be used in the recruitment, selection, and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you recognise and accept this disclaimer.