4 Educational Psychology jobs in South Africa

The South African Board of Jewish Education invites dynamic and motivated applicants for the position of

King David High School Linksfield, is seeking a dynamic, innovative and highly experienced Educational Psychologist with relevant qualifications, for this position.

The essential qualities, skills and requirements for the position are:

• Minimum of 3 years’ working experience as an Educational Psychologist.
• Have the ability to assess learners’ cognitive, emotional, and social development through observation, interviews, and testing.
• Ability to identify barriers to learning (e.g., ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety, trauma) and recommend and implement strategies or interventions.
• Provide emotional support and coping strategies to learners struggling with stress, behaviour, or personal challenges.
• Have a passion for working with adolescents with barriers to learning.
• Can work in a multidisciplinary team and create collegiality within the school.
• Have strong interpersonal skills enabling effective communication and interaction with colleagues, parents and students.
• Prepared to embrace the ethos of a Jewish Day School.

The school reserves the right not to make an appointment. Only short-listed candidates will be interviewed.

In line with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act), King David 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 are recognising and accepting this disclaimer.

King David Schools are a network of Jewish day schools offering pre-primary through to high school education across five campuses in Johannesburg. Our purpose is to instil Jewish values, deliver exceptional education and inspire a life of purpose

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 20 OCTOBER 2025

EFFECTIVE DATE: 12 JANUARY 2026

Closing Date

20/10/2025

Linksfield, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Overall purpose of the job

Effectively identify the cognitive, behavioural, emotional, and social factors that have an influence on the learning process. The Educational Psychologist will be responsible for providing interventions to students to support the teaching process and to maximise learning and adjustment. Assists in the planning, development, and evaluation of programmes to meet identified learning and adjustment needs. Delivers a planned and coordinated programme of psychological services. Counselling of both staff and students.

• Provide counselling services to students and staff in high school
• Assist with crisis management for students in need of support
• Manage with the school-based support team to ensure students’ progress through the proper support and interventions.
• Assist in coordinating and presenting workshops that promote mental health
• Maintain case history records and prepare reports and stats monthly.
• Might be required to conduct psychoeducational assessments if required.

Ability to use psychological models and practices to enhance the emotional skills of the students.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with a wide range of people, including students, colleagues, and parents.
• Strong ethical principles
• Ongoing professional development
• Effective time management and administrative skills
• A positive attitude and approach to change and development

• Relevant Masters Degree in Counselling or Educational Psychology, or BPsych degree
• At least one year of relevant experience
• HPCSA registration as a Psychologist or registered Counsellor

• Permanent
• Full Time
• Published: 6 days ago
• EE/AA, Non EE/AA

Do you share a passion for therapy and strive for therapeutic excellence? Do you want to fast track your professional development and be part of a quality team where there is mutual care, learning, and support?

Here’s the deal:

• Competitive remuneration
• Stylish, professional consulting room
• Calm, tranquil, and peaceful therapeutic environment
• Regular mentoring and supervision
• Entrance to Therapy Works professional workshops and training
• Networking with other professionals within the area who share our vision for health care
• Joining a warm, caring, and friendly team

Combining the best of practice, a place in a caring, supportive, and dedicated team, and the opportunity for rapid professional growth and development.

Registered with HPCSA as a Psychologist in Independent Practice (Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychologist)