School Psychologist

ROLE SUMMARY:

King’s College School, Cascais (KCS Cascais) is the leading premium international school in Portugal, offering an excellent academic experience for students aged 1 to 18. Opened in 2022, it is part of the prestigious King’s College group, with over 50 years of reputation for academic excellence, innovation, and educational leadership.

The school is located on a purpose-built campus with an investment of over 70 million euros, scheduled for completion in June 2025. Its state-of-the-art facilities set a new standard for modern education in Portugal and include:

• A large 40,000 m² site, with capacity for 1,200 students

• Modern academic buildings with science laboratories, computer rooms, and open learning spaces

• Top-level sports facilities, including rugby and football fields, indoor pavilions, tennis courts, and a swimming pool

• Studios dedicated to performing and creative arts, including music, dance, drama, and visual arts

• A new student residence, offering a premium boarding experience for older students

The school offers two academic pathways:

• A bilingual programme (Portuguese-English) in Early Years and Primary, providing a solid local and international foundation

• A fully international pathway based on the Cambridge curriculum, with IGCSE exams in Year 11 and progression to the IB programme

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• School Psychological Support: Provide individual and group psychological support to students with emotional, social, or behavioural difficulties that affect their academic performance.
• Promotion of Inclusion: Collaborate with the inclusion team to promote inclusive and personalised educational practices.
• Socioemotional Education: Conduct sessions to develop socioemotional skills with classes.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with teachers, coordinators, and other specialist teams to implement support and prevention strategies.
• Parental Guidance: Hold meetings with parents/guardians when necessary to coordinate educational and emotional interventions.
• Internal Training: Support awareness and training sessions for teaching and non-teaching staff on topics related to child and adolescent development.
• Assessment and Admissions: Assist in the admissions process by supporting psychopedagogical assessments.
• External Referrals: Liaise with external services when necessary to ensure the best support for students.
• Intervention Projects: Develop and implement projects that promote resilience, well-being, and mental health in the school setting.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Degree/Master’s in Psychology, with a specialisation in Educational Psychology or equivalent
• Relevant experience in a school setting
• Passion for working with children and young people of various ages
• Fluency in Portuguese
• Good command of English
• Creativity to develop materials and pedagogical activities
• Excellent organisational and teamwork skills
• A positive, dynamic attitude and a mindset focused on continuous improvement
• Confidence using technology in educational contexts
• A strong commitment to student well-being and success

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.