Senior School Well-being Counsellor

Details
Location

Amstelveen, Netherlands

Contract Type

Full Time

Salary

Salary is based on years of relevant experience and is discussed during the screening call.

Job Description

Summary:

Senior School Well-being Counsellor needed to support student mental health and wellbeing.

About the School:

Located in a peaceful, natural setting near Amsterdam, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and innovative learning environment that nurtures academic, creative, and personal growth.

The Opportunity:

As a Senior School Well-being Counsellor, you will play a crucial role in promoting the mental health and emotional wellbeing of students. You will lead initiatives that support resilience, self-awareness, and positive coping strategies, helping students thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide confidential one-to-one and small group counselling to students
  • Support students with social, emotional, academic, and behavioural challenges
  • Respond effectively to safeguarding concerns and student wellbeing needs
  • Design and deliver preventative wellbeing programmes, workshops, and campaigns
  • Collaborate with staff to embed wellbeing into teaching and pastoral care
  • Build strong partnerships with parents and external professionals
  • Maintain accurate and confidential records in line with school policies
  • Contribute to the development of a positive, inclusive school culture

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Counselling, Psychology, or a related field
  • Recognised professional counselling qualification
  • Experience working with adolescents in a school or similar setting
  • Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection practices

Preferred

  • Experience in an international school environment
  • Familiarity with IB programmes and pastoral care frameworks
  • Training in CBT, mindfulness, or positive psychology

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment
  • Access to a vibrant, international community
  • Excellent working conditions in a modern, inspiring campus

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