Position Overview The Upper School Psychologist is responsible for supporting students’ emotional well-being, mental health, social development, and academic success throughout their secondary school years.

The role involves working closely with students, families, teachers, Heads of Level, and school leadership to promote a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. The psychologist will provide psychological guidance, identify students’ needs, implement appropriate intervention strategies, and contribute to the school’s wider student well-being and safeguarding initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide individual and group psychological counselling to students, addressing emotional, social, behavioural, and academic concerns.

- Conduct psychological assessments, identify students’ individual needs, and develop appropriate intervention and support plans.

- Monitor students’ emotional and behavioural development and follow up on identified cases.

- Work collaboratively with teachers, Heads of Level, families, and school leadership to address students’ needs and promote their overall development.

- Provide guidance and practical strategies to teachers regarding classroom behaviour, emotional regulation, learning difficulties, and student well-being.

- Identify potential psychological or emotional concerns and coordinate referrals to external specialists or relevant support services when necessary.

- Support the management of critical situations, including emotional distress, behavioural concerns, and safeguarding-related cases, following established school protocols.

- Maintain accurate, confidential, and up-to-date psychological records and case documentation.

- Design and deliver preventive programmes, workshops, and initiatives focused on mental health, emotional well-being, healthy relationships, and personal development.





- Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and contribute to the development, implementation, and monitoring of individual student support plans.

- Promote a positive school climate through initiatives that strengthen students’ resilience, emotional awareness, inclusion, and interpersonal skills.

Essential Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Psychology.

- Professional licensure as a Psychologist in Peru, with active registration and membership in the College of Psychologists of Peru (Colegiatura y habilitación cualificado vigentes).

- Intermediate-advanced level of English (B2 or above).

- Sound knowledge of adolescent development, educational psychology, mental health, and evidence-based intervention approaches.

- Experience conducting psychological assessments, preparing reports, and developing individualised intervention plans.

- Knowledge of safeguarding principles, student protection, confidentiality, and professional ethical standards.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish positive and trusting relationships with adolescents.

- Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, families, school leaders, and multidisciplinary teams.

- Excellent organisational skills, professional judgement, and the ability to manage sensitive cases with discretion.

Preferred Qualifications And Experience

- Postgraduate specialisation or additional training in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Child and Adolescent Psychology, or related fields.





- Previous experience working with secondary school students in an international or bilingual school environment.

- Experience supporting students with learning differences, behavioural difficulties, anxiety, depression, and other emotional or mental health concerns.

- Training or experience in crisis intervention, suicide prevention, risk assessment, and safeguarding.

- Experience developing and delivering mental health awareness programmes, workshops, and parent or teacher guidance sessions.

- Familiarity with international educational frameworks, inclusive education, and student support systems.

Tools and Technologies

- Student Information Systems (SIS) and secure platforms for managing student records.

- Psychological assessment tools and instruments appropriate to professional qualifications and authorisation.

- Digital platforms for case documentation, scheduling, and communication.

- Virtual meeting platforms for coordination with families and external specialists, when appropriate.

Working Conditions

- Primarily based within the school environment, with regular interaction with students, families, teachers, and school leadership.

- Requires flexibility to attend individual counselling sessions, multidisciplinary meetings, classroom observations, and school-wide well-being initiatives.

- Responsible for handling confidential and sensitive information in accordance with professional ethical standards and school policies.

- May require responding to urgent student welfare concerns and coordinating timely interventions.

- Working schedule generally follows the school calendar, with occasional participation in parent meetings, workshops, and school events.

If you are passionate about supporting students’ well-being and development, we would love to hear from you. We look forward to receiving your application!

📌 Upper School Psychologist (Lima)
🏢 NEWTON COLLEGE
📍 Lima