Head of Student Wellbeing, Inclusion & Guidance

Inspired Education Group; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Inspired Education Group in Madrid is seeking an experienced Head of Student Wellbeing, Inclusion & Guidance to lead the Orientación Department and support wellbeing, safeguarding and future pathways for students.

The role reports to the Deputy Head: Safeguarding and Wellbeing and requires strong leadership, collaboration with external agencies and a track record in pastoral leadership within schools.

Formación

• Qualified teacher, psychologist, counsellor or related professional.
• Experience leading student wellbeing, counselling, inclusion or support services in a school.
• Fluent in Spanish and English; written and spoken.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and manage the Orientación Department and its staff.
• Develop and oversee the school’s wellbeing, inclusion and counselling provision.
• Advise SLT on student welfare, mental health, safeguarding and inclusion.
• Coordinate with external agencies, psychologists and specialist services.
• Oversee support for vulnerable students, including intervention and safeguarding processes.
• Lead the identification and support of students with additional learning needs and ensure appropriate provision.
• Support staff in developing inclusive approaches to teaching and learning.
• Lead university and careers guidance across Secondary, including Spanish, UK, European and international pathways.
• Oversee university applications, careers events, guidance programmes and related processes.
• Support student transitions, progress monitoring and whole-school wellbeing initiatives.
• Manage departmental resources, recruitment, performance and professional development.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Student wellbeing

Counselling

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Educación

Teaching qualification

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

iSAMS

Descripción del empleo

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Head of Student Wellbeing, Inclusion & Guidance

Location: Madrid, ES

Date: 27 Aug 2026

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 125 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

In 28 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 14,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

ROLE SUMMARY:

Kensington School is seeking an experienced and compassionateHead of Student Wellbeing, Inclusion & Guidance to lead our Orientación Department and play a key role in supporting the wellbeing, inclusion, safeguarding and future pathways of our students.

This is a senior pastoral and student-support leadership position, reporting to theDeputy Head: Safeguarding and Wellbeing.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage the Orientación Department and its staff.
• Develop and oversee the school’s wellbeing, inclusion and counselling provision.
• Advise SLT on student welfare, mental health, safeguarding and inclusion.
• Coordinate with external agencies, psychologists and specialist services.
• Oversee support for vulnerable students, including intervention and safeguarding processes.
• Lead the identification and support of students with additional learning needs and ensure appropriate provision.
• Support staff in developing inclusive approaches to teaching and learning.
• Lead university and careers guidance across Secondary, including Spanish, UK, European and international pathways.
• Oversee university applications, careers events, guidance programmes and related processes.
• Support student transitions, progress monitoring and whole-school wellbeing initiatives.
• Manage departmental resources, recruitment, performance and professional development.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Qualified teacher, psychologist, counsellor or related professional.
• Experience leading student wellbeing, counselling, inclusion or support services in a school.
• Fluent written and spokenSpanish and English- essential.
• Good understanding of Spanish and international education systems.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Experience working with safeguarding, student welfare and/or additional learning needs.
• Able to build strong relationships with students, families, staff and external professionals.
• Confident using school administration and information systems, including Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and iSAMS.

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.