Preparatory School Psychologist
Commencing January 2010

A School Psychologist/Counsellor is sought for Trinity Grammar Preparatory School campus at Strathfield. Under the direction of the Managing Psychologist and Master of the Preparatory School, and in consultation with relevant teachers and parents, the School Psychologist provides psychological assessment, counselling and consultancy services to the Preparatory School. The successful applicant will be registered with NSW Psychologists Registration Board, possess considerable experience in infant/primary education, have particular interest and expertise in psychometric and diagnostic assessment of children and familiarity with a range of interventions and support systems for children with special needs. High level skills in communication, collaboration and conflict resolution are also necessary. Previous experience as a teacher in infant and/or primary education would be advantageous, as would familiarity with effective parenting programmes.

General Information
Trinity Grammar School is the largest Anglican Boys' day and boarding School in NSW with an enviable reputation and tradition for serving the educational needs of boys and young men over a number of generations.  The School has campuses located in Strathfield (Preparatory School), Summer Hill (Senior and Junior School), Lewisham (Infants School) and Pine Bluff (Outdoor Education Centre on the Abercrombie River).  Since its founding in 1913, Trinity has forged a reputation for outstanding academic results, a caring pastoral programme and an emphasis on both traditional and community sports.  Trinity has an enrolment of some 2,000 boys.

The School is a member of the Combined Associated Schools of New South Wales and joins in the CAS Sports competition, while at the Primary level the School is a member of the Independent Primary School Heads' Association of Australia and participates in the IPSHAA Sports and Cultural activities.

All members of staff are appointed by the Head Master and they are responsible to him for the overall performance of their duties.  The Head Master delegates his authority to senior staff members for the effective management of the School.

Mission Statement
The mission of Trinity Grammar School is to provide a thoroughly Christian education for its boys, imparting knowledge and understanding of the world we live in, and recognising the importance of spiritual qualities in every sphere of learning and living.  The School actively encourages its students to grow in wisdom and stature and in favour with God and man.

General Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Managing Psychologist and Master of the Preparatory School, and in consultation with relevant teachers and parents, the School Psychologist provides psychological assessment, counselling and consultancy services to the Preparatory School. He/she will be based at the Preparatory School at Strathfield and work closely with Trinity Education Support specialist teachers.

Provide psychological assessment, case management and consultancy concerning students with special needs, including:

• academic/learning (learning difficulties, gifted etc)
• social/behavioural
• emotional
• physical/sensory disabilities
• non-English speaking backgrounds

Specific Responsibilities

1.1 Provide assessment of individual students presenting with special learning, social/emotional and/or behavioural needs.

1.2 Write reports and recommendations where necessary.

1.3 Provide short term counselling to, and/or intervention with, individual students.

1.4 Provide case management for students with learning and physical
disabilities.

1.5 Establish and maintain appropriate referral networks for students with special
needs.

1.6 Provide appropriate communication to, and consultation with, parents.

1.7 Consult with relevant school staff concerning feedback and implications for student/s and staff.

1.8 Facilitate small group programmes where necessary (E.g. anxiety groups ‘Cool Kids’, anger management groups, parenting groups).

2.0 Assist students with special needs in applications for AIS funding.

2.1 Contribute to School Pastoral programs when required.

2.2 Maintain a network of professional colleagues (public and private).

2.3 Respond to critical incidents and provide debriefing/trauma
counselling as required.

2.6 Maintain professional development through participation at seminars, presentations and conferences.

2.7 Contribute to the co-curricular and sporting programmes of the School.

2.8 Facilitate group entry testing for Junior School & Preparatory schools.

2.9 Review diagnostic testing for enrolment applicants and make
recommendations to parents and school.

• Registered with NSW Psychologists Registration Board
• Experience in infant/primary education
• Interest and expertise in psychometric & diagnostic assessment of children
• Familiarity with range of interventions & support systems for children with special needs

• Eligible for membership of Australian Psychological Society
• Infant and/or Primary school teaching experience
• Ability to work independently and as a collaborative team member
• Effective interpersonal skills
• High level communication and conflict resolution skills

Application closing date:

Applications will close when a suitable applicant is found

No Agencies Please

Further details may be obtained, if required, by contacting the School.

Telephone (02) 9581 6000,
Facsimile (02) 9799 9449
Email: The Head Master's Secretary: Mrs. D. Xuereb