Educational Psychologist Intern

Nova Pioneer is a network of schools developing generations of innovators and leaders who will shape the African Century. We are looking for dynamic, passionate, and innovative student Psychologists to join our Psychosocial Team (PST) in 2027 as interns.

Our Psychology Internship opportunities aim to contribute to the training and development of high-quality Psychologists who are passionate about delivering excellence in mental healthcare in educational and other settings. Working in an innovative and dynamic school environment, intern psychologists will have the opportunity to gain diverse experience in individual therapeutic work, assessments, group interventions, and multidisciplinary teamwork.

Working with the school's educational psychologist to provide educational psychological services to students across the Nova Pioneer. This will include individual therapeutic interventions, psychoeducational assessments, group interventions, meeting attendance, collaborative multidisciplinary work, case management, and consultations with parents and teachers.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Working with the school's educational psychologist to provide educational psychological services to students across campuses of Nova Pioneer. This will include individual therapeutic interventions, psychoeducational assessments, group intervention, meeting attendance and collaborative multidisciplinary work, case management, and consultations with parents and teachers.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Work under the supervision of Nova Pioneer's assigned educational psychologists, who will act as the site supervisors
• As per the HPCSA requirements, the internship will be full-time, and the intern will be required to work through school holidays. Leave days are allocated according to the HPCSA guidelines and the school contract 
• Provide therapeutic interventions, including play therapy and trauma support to primary and secondary  school students from Grade 00/000 to Grade 12
• Provide learning support and remedial interventions to students in primary school.
• Conduct psycho-educational assessments
• Write professional, useful, and psychometrically sound assessment reports
• Provide workshops, group interventions, and facilitate Social and Emotional Learning experiences with an emphasis on prevention and psychoeducation to students, staff and parents
• Attend Student Support Team (SST) meetings and work as part of a collaborative student support team
• Maintain accurate clinical records
• Maintain the highest level of professional and ethical conduct, upholding the professional rules of conduct pertaining to the profession of psychology as laid down by the HPCSA

ABOUT YOU

Essential: 

• Have completed or be nearing completion of an accredited Master’s degree in education or counselling psychology (no time will be given for completion of coursework)
• Have an individualised internship program that has been approved by the Professional Board for Psychology by December 2026
• Be registered with the HPCSA as an intern Psychologist by no later than January 2027
• Be willing and able to work on different campuses of the school
• Have supervised experience in therapeutic interventions and psychological assessment
• Be willing and able to work on different campuses of the school.
• Be willing to travel when necessary
• Have supervised experience in therapeutic interventions and psychological
• You land career empathetic and care deeply about the success of every student 
• You have a deep understanding of children, and you know how to connect with the specific age group that is referred to you
• You are a team player, and you enjoy group problem-solving 
• You are adept at using technology for instruction

HOW TO APPLY

Does working at Nova Pioneer excite you? If so, then apply now!

To apply, please complete the form on the right-hand side of this page. We cannot process applications that are emailed to us.

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All applications will be reviewed and applicants notified of the next steps within a week of this closing date. 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.
• 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 PIONEER

Nova 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 work hard but we also have a lot of fun together. We bring infectious energy and enthusiasm to everything we do because joy fuels the hardest work and learning. Read more about our culture principleshere.

Nova Pioneer, in line with the POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measurements will be in place to protect personal information but it will be used for recruitment and employment purposes. By submitting your application with Nova Pioneer, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer. 

Nova Pioneer will never request an application fee from candidates. If you are contacted with a request to pay a fee from someone claiming to be a Nova Pioneer Talent or Recruitment representative, please do not pay them and report it to us immediately on [email protected] or [email protected].