School Counsellor

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology, Counselling, or related field.
• Accredited counselling qualification (e.g. BACP, UKCP, or equivalent international body).
• DSL / Safeguarding Level 3 training (or willingness to obtain).
• Additional training in child protection or trauma-informed practice desirable.

Experience

• Experience working in an international or British curriculum school (highly desirable).
• Proven experience managing safeguarding cases and referrals.
• Experience supporting children from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of UK safeguarding principles applied internationally.
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Ability to handle complex, sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong organisational skills, particularly in record-keeping and case management.
• Fluency in English required; Spanish or Catalan advantageous.

Personal Attributes

• Culturally responsive and globally minded.
• Calm, resilient, and solution-focused.
• Strong ethical standards and professional integrity.
• Commitment to inclusion, diversity, and student wellbeing.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures including an online search, reference and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding

and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.