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