**Job type**:
Full Time, Permanent
**Start date**:
18 August 2025
10 March 2025
**Job overview**:
Join Our Visionary Team as a School Counsellor
Creators, a cutting-edge STEM-focused school for talented students, is opening in September 2025. We are seeking an exceptional School Counsellor to join our team. This pivotal role is crucial to our mission of fostering a culture of innovation, excellence, and entrepreneurial spirit among our students and staff. Our commitment to student well-being and mental health is at the core of our educational philosophy, ensuring that every student has the support they need to thrive academically and personally.
About the Role:
At Creators International School, we believe that strong emotional and mental health is foundational to academic success and personal growth. As a School Counsellor, you will play a vital role in creating a supportive and nurturing environment where students feel safe, valued, and empowered. You will provide individual and group counselling, develop and implement wellness programs, and work closely with teachers and parents to support the holistic development of our students.
We seek a compassionate and dedicated professional who can provide leadership and guidance on mental health and well-being. You will partner with teachers to design and implement strategies that promote a positive school culture and address the diverse needs of our students. Your role will be instrumental in shaping the future leaders and innovators of tomorrow.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide individual and group counselling to students, addressing a wide range of emotional, social, and academic issues.
- Develop and implement wellness programs and initiatives that promote mental health and well-being.
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to support the holistic development of students.
- Create a safe, caring, and nurturing environment where students feel valued and supported.
- Provide leadership and guidance on mental health and well-being, ensuring that the school community is informed and equipped to support students.
- Develop and deliver workshops and training sessions for staff, students, and parents on topics related to mental health and well-being.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records of counselling sessions and interventions.
- Stay current with emerging trends and best practices in school counselling and mental health.
- Foster a collaborative and supportive environment within the school community.
- Serve as the Child Safeguarding Lead, ensuring the safety and well-being of all students and adhering to safeguarding policies and procedures.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Fluency in written and spoken English is essential.
- Preferably have an EU passport or already have the right to work in Spain.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
- Valid Counselling Certification or equivalent, EU recognised.
- Strong experience in international schools or educational institutions, with a track record of success in providing counselling and mental health support.
- Expertise in developing and implementing wellness programs and initiatives.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and organisational skills.
- Familiarity with current international standards and best practices in school counselling and mental health.
About You:
You are an extraordinary counsellor with a profound understanding of mental health and well-being. Your charisma and vision will attract and inspire the best educators and students. You are resourceful, resilient, and compassionate, ready to be part of a close-knit founding team dedicated to making our school a place that students and parents love, and that will become the school to which families aspire.
If you are ready to join our pioneering team and make a lasting impact on the future of education, Creators is eager to welcome you.
**About**Creators International School**:
**Creators International School**
- Huerta de Rufino 29679, Benahavis
- Malaga
- 29679
- Spain
***Creators International School***:
At Creators International School, we are on a mission to build a unique day and boarding school that pioneers science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) and entrepreneurship education. We are a new start-up school opening in September 2025 for students in Year 3 (age 7) to Year 10 (age 14). In the following years, we will extend to Year 13 (age 18).
Creators International School is a cutting-edge educational institution dedicated to fostering creativity and innovation. Our mission is to inspire the next generation of trailblazing problem-solvers through outstanding teaching, engaging learning experiences, superb facilities, a challenging STEM-focused curriculum, and collaboration with industry partners. We are devoted to enabling students to excel in their learning, achieve their aspirations, and prepare them for their future careers, especial