To lead and promote a whole‑school approach to safeguarding, child protection, and student wellbeing within an international school setting. The postholder will provide high‑quality counselling support and ensure safeguarding practices align with UK statutory guidance, including best practice from international adaptations of safeguarding frameworks.
Deliver early intervention and short‑term support for emotional, social, and mental health needs.
Design and implement a whole‑school wellbeing programme reflecting the needs of a diverse, international student body.
Promote resilience, inclusion, and positive mental health through assemblies, workshops, and PSHE contributions.
Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead in line with UK safeguarding expectations, adapted to the Spanish/international context.
Take overall responsibility for safeguarding and child protection procedures across the school.
Liaise with local Spanish authorities and international safeguarding agencies where required.




Deliver safeguarding induction and ongoing training for all staff, including international hires.
Support teaching staff in managing student wellbeing within the classroom.
Ensure safeguarding is embedded across all aspects of school life.
Build effective relationships with families from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Work with external professionals (psychologists, social services, medical providers).
DSL / Safeguarding Level 3 training (or willingness to obtain).
Additional training in child protection or trauma‑informed practice desirable.
Experience working in an international or British curriculum school (highly desirable).
Experience supporting children from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Excellent interpersonal and cross‑cultural communication skills.
Fluency in English required; Spanish or Catalan advantageous.

📌 School Counsellor SGB (España)
🏢 International Schools Partnership
📍 España