Head of Wellness - Durban - Independent Schools Association of Southern AfricaIndependent Schools Association of Southern Africa Durban
2 days ago
DescriptionJob Title: Head of WellnessFounded in 1877, Durban Girls' College is a leading independent Christian school with a proud history offering an innovative and relevant education for girls from Grade 00 to Grade 12.
To remain at the forefront of innovation and relevance, we are creating a new position of the Head of Wellness. This role will work across all our schools and within the broader community, reporting to the executive head.
The Key Responsibilities:Create, implement, and lead a comprehensive wellness strategy that promotes physical, mental, spiritual, social, and emotional well-being of students, staff, and parents.Ensure wellness initiatives are embedded into the school culture fostering a supportive, healthy, high-performing, inclusive environment.We are seeking a candidate with:
Required Qualifications and Experience:Bachelor's degree in psychology, Health Promotion, Education or a related field (a master's degree is advantageous)At least 3 years of experience in a wellness, health promotion, or mental health role preferably in an educational or youth-focused environmentSouth African Council for Educators (SACE) accreditationStrong knowledge of child and adolescent mental health and employee wellness frameworksThe ideal candidate should possess:
A strong ability to work both independently and collaborativelyProject management and data tracking platform skillsA positive, proactive, and solution-oriented mindsetDeep empathy and understanding of the challenges faced by students and educatorsA passion for promoting holistic well-beingThis is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional who is passionate about promoting the well-being of students and staff. The estimated salary for this position is R750,000 - R1,200,000 per annum depending on experience.
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