Herzlia Highlands Primary
COUNSELLOR
Highlands Estate, Cape Town
Full-time permanent post, starting 01 January 2026
United Herzlia Schools is a highly successful, independent, community Jewish Day School in Cape Town.
The Counsellor will be part of the Counselling and Learning Support team in our SEED (Supporting Emotional and Educational Development) Department and will be required to work with Primary school pupils from Grade 1 – 6.
Key requirements/competencies/skills:
- Be a registered counsellor, psychologist or social worker.
- Have at least 3 years’ experience working with children between 6 and 12 years of age and have a solid understanding of the relevant developmental phases.
- Recognise childhood presenting problems and be able to assist in managing the impact thereof on learning, as well as on social and emotional development in the classroom.
- Be able to implement behaviour management programs.
- Work therapeutically and systemically with children both individually and in small groups.
- Promote and drive social-emotional programs in the classroom.
- Be comfortable with whole class instruction and support.
- Support colleagues and parents in promoting the development of each child holistically.
- Be able to create, manage and integrate supportive counselling interventions.
- Have knowledge of inclusive and supportive education policy and practice.
- Have excellent administrative and communication skills.
- Be part of a multi-disciplinary professional counselling and academic support team.
Please submit your application HERE
Closing date: 25 July 2025
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Please note: the submission of a CV will not automatically result in an interview. United Herzlia Schools reserves the right not to appoint anyone to this position. Herzlia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers.
United Herzlia Schools, 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 this will be used in the recruitment, selection, and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer.