● Sound ethical and professional orientation at all times.
● Awareness of diverse ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds. ● Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentations and proposals. ● Demonstrated ability to work effectively as an individual and in teams. ● Willingness to participate in the broader life of the Academy and to contribute positively to the ethos of the school.
● Commitment to personal growth and the development of others.
● Attention to quality, accuracy and detail orientation.
● Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
● Proven ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality. ● Excellent administration skills.
● Sound relationship-building skills.
● Effective time management.
● Analytical and critical thinking skills.
● Problem-solving skills.
● Very strong planning and organizing skills.
● Ability to manage home and school transitions.
● Strong evidence-based counselling and psychotherapeutic skills within a learning environment.
● Proficiency in administration, scoring and interpretation of psychometric instruments.
● Understanding of the developmental, emotional, social and educational issues of children and young people.
● Act with the highest integrity and always uphold the Academy’s standards and values (Respect, Honour, Compassion, Service, Responsibility and Accountability).
● Willingness to learn how to use and to implement a trauma-informed Model of Therapeutics.