School Counselor

H-FARM; Mestre; In loco; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Nord Anglia Education is seeking a Student Wellbeing Counselor for H-Farm Venice to support adolescent students in an international school setting. The role bridges academics, emotional wellbeing, and classroom dynamics, working closely with students, teachers, and leaders.

The counselor will run 1-on-1 sessions, lead SEL workshops in English, and help families adapt to international environments, while collaborating with the learning support team to create actionable strategies.

Competenze

• Degree in Psychology, Educational Sciences, or Social Pedagogy.
• Certified qualification or master's in Counseling.
• Membership in Albo degli Psicologi is not required.
• Experience with adolescents (11–18) in educational or international settings.
• Freelance / self-employed status with Partita IVA or willingness to register.

Mansioni

• Provide active listening, emotional guidance, and goal-oriented support for at-risk students.
• Design and deliver age-appropriate SEL workshops in English.
• Collaborate with teachers and leadership on inclusion and assessments.
• Interpret psychological/educational evaluations to guide classroom strategies.
• Facilitate restorative conversations to resolve student conflicts.

Conoscenze

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Conflict resolution

Cultural sensitivity

Formazione

Bachelor/Master in Psychology or Education

Counseling qualification/master

Descrizione del lavoro

About Us & Role Vision

Our school provides a multicultural, inclusive, and academically rigorous environment that value the holistic development and emotional wellbeing of our students. We are seeking a dedicated Student Wellbeing Counselor to join our pastoral care team. This role is designed to bridge the gap between academic performance, emotional wellbeing, and classroom dynamics. The ideal candidate will work closely with students, teachers, and school leadership to help navigate the complex developmental and social-emotional challenges of adolescence within an international community.

Job Details

Location: Venice, IT

Job ID: 9997

School: H-Farm Venice

Company: Nord Anglia Education

Job Posting Date: 30 Jul 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Student Support & Pastoral Guidance (1-on-1):
• Provide active listening, emotional guidance, and goal-oriented support for students referred for behavioural, emotional, or academic motivation challenges.
• Conduct initial assessments of student wellbeing and facilitate referrals (external diagnostic or therapeutic support) when specialized clinical care is required.
• Support international students and families with transition, cultural adaptation, and social integration.
• Classroom Workshops & Prevention Programs:
• Design and deliver interactive, age-appropriate workshops (in English) focused on core social-emotional learning (SEL) topics:
• Emotional regulation, stress management, and exam anxiety.
• Relationships, consent, and affective education.
• Anti-bullying, cyberbullying, and digital citizenship.
• Sleep hygiene and digital wellbeing.
• Faculty & Inclusion Support (IEP/504 / Bes Support):
• Collaborate with Head of Years, Homeroom Teachers, and the Learning Support Department.
• Analyze and interpret psychological/educational evaluations (e.g., Learning Differences, Neurodivergence, ADHD) to provide actionable, classroom-based strategies for teachers.
• Facilitate restorative conversations between students to resolve interpersonal conflicts.

Candidate Profile & Qualifications

• Language Proficiency: C1/Fluent English (written and spoken) is required. Italian fluency is an advantage for communicating with local families and external services.
• Background & Education:
• Degree in Psychology, Educational Sciences, or Social Pedagogy, combined with a certified qualification/master in Counseling.
• Formal educational background in Psychology is strongly preferred (for reading clinical reports and decoding complex adolescent behaviour).
• Note: Membership in the professional clinical registry (Albo degli Psicologi) is not required.
• Experience: Proven track record working with adolescents (ages 11–18) in educational, international, or youth-oriented settings.
• Administrative Status: Freelance / Self-employed status (Possession of a valid Partita IVA or willingness to register prior to the start date).
• Skills: Cultural sensitivity, empathy, discretion, strong conflict-resolution skills, and a proactive, team-oriented approach.