University Counselor & IBDP Psychology Teacher

SEK Education Group; la Garriga; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Indefinite contract

Salary according to private schools

Job summary

SEK Catalunya International School seeks a University Counselor and IB DP Psychology Teacher with immediate availability. You will guide students in university pathways, support applications, and lead counseling initiatives within the Psychopedagogical and Counseling Department.

The role requires IB teaching experience, English and Spanish/Catalan proficiency, and strong knowledge of university admissions worldwide. An indefinite contract and a private schools pay scale are offered.

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology, Psychopedagogy or similar
• Master of Education or PGCE
• Teaching experience, preferably in IB programmes (MYP and/or Diploma) in Psychology
• English native speaker or native proficiency
• Spanish and/or Catalan native speaker or proficiency
• Experience with university application platforms and educational tech

Responsibilities

• Attend department meetings and contribute to guidance initiatives
• Develop and implement university and career guidance program
• Provide individualized support on academic plans, university choices, and applications
• Guide students through all stages of the university application process
• Stay informed about national and international university requirements and scholarships
• Communicate with parents about student progress and post-secondary options

Skills

University counseling

IB DP Psychology teaching

Multicultural communication

English proficiency

Spanish/Catalan bilingual

Education

Degree in Psychology or similar

Master of Education or PGCE

Tools

Microsoft Office

University application platforms

Learning management systems

Job description

SEK Catalunya International School is seeking to hire a University Counselor & IB DP Psychology Teacher with immediate availability.

Mission

The mission of the University Counselor is to guide students in discovering their academic pathways, personal strengths, and future aspirations while fostering autonomy, resilience, and informed decision-making. Through individualized counseling, he/she supports students in navigating the university application process, understanding global higher education systems, and aligning their skills and interests with meaningful post-secondary opportunities.

Within the Psychopedagogical and Counseling Department, the counselor promotes student well-being, self‑awareness, and socio‑emotional growth by using evidence‑based guidance practices. He/she helps students develop essential life competencies ensuring they are equipped to face academic and personal challenges.

In Psychology, he/she helps students explore human behavior and mental processes, encouraging empathy, self‑awareness, and scientific inquiry. He/she fosters intellectual curiosity, intercultural understanding, and a well‑rounded perspective, empowering students to apply knowledge practically and ethically in both local and global contexts.

Functions

• Attend department meetings and contribute to planning and coordination of guidance and counseling initiatives.
• Develop and implement the school’s university and career guidance program, including individual advising sessions, group workshops, and information events.
• Provide individualized support to students, offering feedback on their academic plans, university choices, and application materials.
• Guide and mentor students through all stages of the university application process, including goal setting, research, documentation, and submission.
• Stay informed about national and international university requirements, admissions trends, scholarships, and relevant updates.
• Communicate regularly with parents to share student progress and address questions regarding academic pathways and post secondary options.

Requirements

• Degree in Psychology, Psychopedagogy or similar.
• Master of Education or PGCE.
• Teaching experience, preferably in one of the IB programmes (MYP and/or Diploma) in the area of Psychology.
• English native speaker or native speaker level.
• Spanish and/or Catalan native speaker or native speaker level.
• Microsoft Office user, University Application Platforms (UCAS, Common App, European University portals, etc.).
• Experience with learning management systems and other educational technologies.

What We Offer

• Inmediate start
• Indefinite contract.
• Salary in accordance with the private schools agreement

Schedule

• Monday to Thursday from 9:30 to 17:20.
• Friday from 9:00 to 17:00.

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