Scotch College has the opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced Psychologist to join our Psychological Services team in Term 2. This position will be based in the Senior School with the key responsibilities of assisting students, teachers and parents to solve a wide range of educational and psychological problems. The primary goals are to enhance educational outcomes, promote social and emotional growth of students and provide specific support for at-risk students.

Reporting to the Deputy Head of Senior School, the Senior School Psychologist works independently and highly collaboratively with House Heads and the Pastoral Care Team as well as the Academic Support Team. This is a part time 0.8 FTE position for Term 2.

The successful candidate must have:

• Full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• A broad understanding of mental health issues and appropriate treatment options
• Highly developed counselling skills
• A solid understanding of boys education, learning difficulties and disabilities
• Knowledge and understanding of best practice in education and counselling
• A strong understanding of the developmental needs of young people and adolescents
• Familiarity with an educational environment and educational planning
• Highly developed professional ethics including the ability to maintain confidentiality and boundaries
• The ability to build trusting, respectful relationships with students, parents, peers and external helping professionals
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills

Scotch College Western Australia, is one of Australia’s leading schools for boys and is an Independent School of the Uniting Church. The College is located 9kms due west of the City of Perth in the beach side Western suburb of Swanbourne. The School has been at the forefront of education since its foundation in 1897. Throughout its long history, the School has upheld a tradition of excellence that is reflected in a wide and progressive curriculum. At Scotch College, learning is more than academics; it is a total picture, which provides a balance between a student’s intellectual, physical, emotional, relational and spiritual needs.

Scotch College is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School which offers a learning programme based on the Western Australian and Australian Curriculum, and a choice in Years 11 & 12 of three pathways; WACE, VET or IB Diploma. Scotch College is committed to the careers of its staff.  The opportunity to work in the International Baccalaureate programme makes Scotch staff employable all around the world.  In a joint venture with the tertiary sector, an enhancing classroom practice programme is offered to assist teachers to further develop their classroom skills and teaching repertoire.

As an Apple Distinguished School, a cutting edge ILT system is in place to ensure teachers have the best technology at their disposal for the development of effective and innovative learning. An extensive co-curricular programme assists teachers build relationships with their peers, students and their families outside the classroom.  The course management structure gives staff the opportunity to gain experience in managing and coordinating curriculum areas and the pastoral care process allows all staff to actively engage with boys and their parents.

The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence of a current Working With Children Check (WWCC) and a National Police Clearance.

Scotch College takes child protection seriously. All candidates for roles at Scotch College are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of the recruitment process.

Applications are to be submitted via the SEEK website. Further information can be found on the Scotch College website: www.scotch.wa.edu.au/view/employment

Applications close 4.00pm, Monday 8 March 2021.