Career Opportunities
At Wynberg Boys’ High, we understand that a boy’s experiences at school greatly influence the man he will become. We believe that a thorough and well-rounded education is paramount in providing all students with strong foundations to build upon for the remainder of their lives. This is why we place such importance on the four pillars of Wynberg excellence – academic, sport, service, and culture – all strengthened by our Tutor system within a responsive pastoral ethos. Life at Wynberg Boys’ High School is rich, varied, exciting, and enormously rewarding.
Wynberg Campus of Schools
Wynberg Girls’ Junior, Wynberg Boys’ Junior, and High Schools
EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST
Commence duty 1 January 2023
The Wynberg Campus of Schools prides itself on its high academic standards. To do so, we invite suitably qualified candidates to offer academic support to learners within an inclusive education environment to ensure that Wynberg Girls’ and Boys’ Junior and Wynberg Boys’ High Schools continue to be effective learning institutions of excellence.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
- Promote and support the implementation of inclusive education policy and guideline documents.
- Knowledge and experience in the early identification, assessment, and support of learners experiencing barriers to learning.
- Working knowledge and experience of the Screening, Identification, Assessment, and Support (SIAS) policy and documents.
- Provision of psycho-educational support to learners, educators, and parents.
- Provide supervision to Interns
- Capacity-building of educators and parents within the inclusive education framework.
- Administration of educational assessments.
- Assist the school with the development of networks for support.
- Adhere to the School’s protocols and not private practice protocols.
- Undertake Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and professional supervision as a personal responsibility.
- Maintain a record of all psychological and educational interventions.
- Draft professional psycho-educational reports.
- Maintain a sound administrative system ensuring the confidentiality of records.
- Provide guidance and support to school staff by working collaboratively.
- Direct processes to ensure early identification of learning barriers and the implementation of effective interventions.
- Conduct academic assessments.
- Provide career and subject choice guidance.
- Liaise with the school community.
- Facilitate workshops and in-house training with staff, learners, and/or parents.
- Proficiency in English and at least 1 other official language of the Western Cape.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work as part of a team.
- Flexibility regarding time, particularly regarding trauma crises with the ability to prioritise, multi-task, and work under pressure.
- A sound working and progressive understanding of the South African curriculum.
REQUIREMENTS
- Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology.
- Currently registered with the HPCSA as an Educational Psychologist.
- Minimum of two years’ experience working with adolescents within the context of a mainstream school environment in a similar capacity.
- Have the ability to offer assessments to learners.
- Provide Police Clearance.
- Registration with the South African Council for Educators (SACE) (must provide proof of registration).
- Liaison with the WCED – being familiar with its protocols would be an advantage.
- Experience in supervision of Interns.
SKILLS REQUIRED
- Basic Counselling Skills.
- Learner Development.
- Inclusive Education Policy & Guideline Documents.
- Learning Strategies.
- Multi-Disciplinary Teamwork.
- National Curriculum Policy Statements.
- Professional Ethics.
- Psycho-Educational Assessment.
- Psycho-Therapeutic Techniques.
- Effective networking.
- Report Writing.
- Teaching Styles.
- Trauma Debriefing.
- Whole School Development.
- ‘Abuse No More’ Protocol.
- Assertiveness.
All suitable candidates should email a CV and cover letter addressed to Coleen Adams hr@wbhs.org.za
The closing date for applications is 15 October 2022.
Financial Manager
Commence duty 1 January 2023
Wynberg Boys’ High School is seeking to appoint an experienced Financial Manager to replace the retiring incumbent.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
The Finance Manager is an appointed ex officio member of the SGB and is accountable to the Headmaster and SGB for identifying risk, maintaining the systems of internal controls, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, maintaining relationships with stakeholders, and managing the school’s resources in a sustainable manner.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare and provide insight to monthly financial reports presented to Headmaster, Senior Exec, SGB & Subcommittee meetings.
- Assist with prioritisation, obtaining funding approval, and tracking of capital and maintenance projects as required by the procurement policy and good governance.
- Maintain and advise the Headmaster and SGB on the school’s reserves and obtain authorisation prior to any transfer to/from reserves to cover unbudgeted income or expenditure.
- Maintain and regularly review financial systems, procedures, and controls to ensure efficiency, segregation of duties, and exposure to potential loss.
- Monitor, review, and report on financial risks in line with legislations and guidelines and communicate any breaches of policy to the Headmaster, Senior Management & SGB.
- Manage the accuracy and completeness of the payroll process including WCED, benefits, and statutory submissions.
- Manage and monitor scholarship awards in line with policy and budget.
- Manage debtors and creditors functions and ensure all key deliverables are adhered to.
- Prepare the annual budget for approval by the SGB and presentation to parents, including key areas of learner numbers, concessions, personnel costs, and capital expenditure.
- Manage and monitor the work and performance of the finance department staff.
REQUIREMENTS
- Financial degree/diploma qualification.
- Minimum of three years of financial management and reporting experience.
- Experience working in a school would be advantageous.
- Excellent analytical, reporting, and presentation skills.
- Pastel account experience would be advantageous.
- Experience with MS Office (proficiency in Excel and Word)
- Possess assertive, priority-driven, and leadership qualities
All suitable candidates should email a CV and cover letter addressed to Coleen Adams hr@wbhs.org.za
The closing date for applications is 14 October 2022.