Nova Pioneer is looking for an experienced School Counsellor for our Eldoret Campus to utilize leadership, advocacy, and collaboration to promote student success, provide preventive services, and respond to identified student needs by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program that addresses academic, career, and personal/social development and mental and social wellness for all pupils as the primary target group, but also for other members of the school community.ABOUT NOVA PIONEERImagine a world in which every young person across Africa attends a school that truly sets them up for success in the 21st century. A school that cares about individual students and allows them to explore the world around them. A school that focuses more on developing skills than on memorizing content. At Nova Pioneer, we have done more than just imagine this future, we are bringing it to life. Nova Pioneer is a pan-African, independent network of schools offering high quality, accessible education from pre-primary through secondary school. Nova Pioneer uses a unique, enquiry-based learning approach that encourages students to ask “why” instead of telling them the “what”. It allows them to form their own thinking through exploration, investigation, and collaboration. Nova Pioneer currently has 13 schools in South Africa and Kenya with a vision to launch 100 schools and reach tens of thousands of students across the African continent in the next decade. To learn more visit www.novapioneer.com.ABOUT THE ROLE:As the High School Counsellor you will have the opportunity to:Model, live and lead the Nova CultureCollaboratively develop a Comprehensive School Counseling Policy with the PrincipalDeliver a Comprehensive School Counselling ProgramDevelop and maintain a written plan for effective delivery of the school counseling program based on best practice approaches and in line with the school’s ethos.Communicate the goals of the comprehensive school counseling policy to education stakeholders (i.e., administrators, teachers, pupils, parents, and community/business leaders).Maintain current and appropriate resources for education stakeholders.Provide direct services through the Guidance Curriculum, Individual Student Planning and Preventive and Responsive Services, and most remaining time in program management, system support, and accountability Use data to develop comprehensive programs that meet student needs.Provide leadership and collaborate with other educators in the school-wide integration of best practice in counselling. Implement appropriate and prevention-oriented group activities to meet student needs and school goals.Plug-into the life skills programme as guided by the office of the Director of Academics and/ or the Principal to support with executionAssist all pupils, individually or in groups, with developing academic, career and personal/social skills, goals, and plans.Make use of data to devise interventions, in consultation with the Principal.Provide individual and group counseling to pupils with identified concerns and needs.Implement an effective referral and follow-up process as needed.Accurately and appropriately use assessment procedures for determining and structuring individual and group counseling services. Consult the Principal if there is the need to invite an external service provider for the whole school, or for pupils, or for members of staff.Provide appropriate information to school personnel related to the comprehensive school counseling program.Assist teachers, parents/guardians, and other stakeholders in interpreting and understanding student data.Participate in professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills.Use available technology resources to enhance the school counseling program.Adhere to laws, policies, procedures, and ethical standards of the school counseling profession.Collaborate with parents/guardians and educators to assist pupils with educational, career, and life planning.Conduct a yearly audit to review the counselling needs and trends in the school, and the extent to which the Counselling programme in the school is effective in its implementation, based on the data collected and analyzed.Prepare the results of such analysis in a manner that makes it possible to share the information with different stakeholders: pupils, teachers, Network, parents and guardians.ABOUT YOUSkills and Qualifications required:You have Professional Training in Counselling- Higher National Diploma or Degree in Counselling PsychologyYou are registered with a counselor's professional body in KenyaPsychological Debriefing Course will be an added advantageYou have between 3-5 years of experience in institutional counsellingYou are experienced in using assessment tools for determining and structuring individual and group counselling.You are passionate about student welfare and want to help them tackle life’s different challengesYou have previously counselled teens and young adultsYou are a great communicator: You are able to provide a clear and persuasive pitch to anyone and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.?You are results driven, goal oriented, move fast, and take ownership of work.You have an exceptional ability to think strategically and yet you sweat the small stuff—people see you as unusually detail-oriented and conscientiousYou have the ability to exercise discretion in handling sensitive mattersYou have a flexible and adaptable approach to workYou are proactive and have an enthusiastic approach to workYou are excited about our organizational culture—and in particular, you are fired up to challenge yourself by embracing mutual vulnerability and a firehose of feedbackHow to Apply:To apply, please complete the form on the right-hand side of this page. We DO NOT process applications that are emailed to us.Please note: Where a copy of your resume is required, please attach your resume in PDF format to protect formatting.There are a series of stages in the Nova Pioneer interview process and candidates will be moved forward in the process depending on their success in the previous stage. The process is as follows:Phone interview: A short conversation to understand your skills and experience a little better.Practical demonstration of what you can do: You will complete a written task or a demonstration related to the role you are applying for. Teachers participate in a half-day selection day at one of our campuses as well as deliver a lesson to a class.In-person interviews: At this point, you will visit one of our schools to meet the team and participate in a series of in-person interviews.Final interview: You’ll have a final conversation with the hiring manager before decisions are made.WORKING AT NOVA PIONEERNova Pioneer is a place where our people experience tremendous growth, fast! We invest heavily in the growth of our people because it leads to greater mastery in both us and our students. “Novaneers” work harder and work longer hours than most schools but as a result, the growth they experience is extraordinary. We offer consistent and ongoing personal development and provide clear career pathways that ensure that our people are always achieving their personal and professional best. Nova Pioneer has a highly energetic, entrepreneurial environment where our people get to bring their creative and innovative ideas to life. We look for people who are flexible and who are able to adapt and respond quickly to adversity with a positive, can-do attitude (there are no problems, only solutions!). We welcome challenges and roll with the punches because it makes us, and our students, better. There is no problem too big for us! We bring infectious energy and enthusiasm to everything we do because joy fuels our work and learning. Read more about our culture principles here. Nova Pioneer 2021Powered by JazzHR
