Psychologist

ROLE SUMMARY:

PaRK International School is a top-tier international school that aims to guide and inspire students to lead happy and successful lives. This is an exciting time to join our team, as we continue designing our growth roadmap, allowing new staff to actively contribute to shaping our school’s future.

While we are committed to academic excellence, we believe this is only possible through the personal and professional development of our staff. All team members at PaRK IS are actively involved in the pastoral life of the school. There are also opportunities to contribute to co-curricular clubs and enrichment activities.

At PaRK International School, we focus on the minds and hearts of both our students and staff. Our students are prepared for academic excellence, multilingual proficiency, and lifelong curiosity. They leave our school with lifelong friendships and a commitment to service in their communities and the world. Students are guided to embrace challenges, grow from failure, and step outside their comfort zones with resilience. By embodying these values, we aim to prepare our students to live productive and fulfilling lives.

To join our team, we are looking for a well-qualified and talented Psychologist who is passionate about student care, education, and creating a safe school environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide individual and group psychological support to students experiencing emotional, social, or behavioral difficulties that affect their academic performance.
• Collaborate with the inclusion team to promote inclusive and personalized educational practices.
• Conduct sessions focused on developing students' social and emotional skills within class groups.
• Work closely with teachers, coordinators, and other technical teams to implement support and prevention strategies.
• Hold meetings with parents or guardians whenever necessary to coordinate educational and emotional interventions.
• Support awareness and training activities for teaching and non-teaching staff on topics related to child and adolescent development.
• Collaborate in the admissions process by supporting psychoeducational assessments.
• Coordinate with external services when needed to ensure the best support for students.
• Develop and implement projects that promote resilience, well-being, and mental health in the school context.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Psychology, with a specialization in Educational Psychology or equivalent
• Relevant experience in a school setting
• Passion for working with children and young people across different age groups
• Fluency in Portuguese
• Good command of English
• Creativity in developing educational materials and activities
• Excellent organizational and teamwork skills
• A positive, proactive attitude focused on continuous improvement
• Confidence in using technology in educational settings
• 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.

School Application Form

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