School Psychologist

​Cambridge International School, Bratislava, is looking for an experienced, registered School Psychologist to join our School Support Team. You will play a central role in safeguarding the mental health and well-being of our pupils, supporting teachers and parents, and contributing to a positive whole-school culture. You will work closely with our Designated Safeguarding Lead, Special Educational Needs Coordinator, form teachers and the Senior Leadership Team.

Key Responsibilities: 

The work of the school psychologist is structured around four core pillars:

Counselling —individual and group counselling for pupils (e.g. stress management, personal difficulties,  adjusting to school), career guidance, and feedback to parents and teachers on educational challenges.

Preventive activities — homeroom sessions and prevention programmes focused on building class cohesion, developing empathy, and preventing risky behaviour (bullying, addictions, self-harm).

Diagnostic activities —assessing the classroom environment and identifying pupils' specific educational or emotional needs (e.g.work with gifted pupils or children with special needs); orientational diagnostics within the school's support levels, with referral to CPP / ŠCPP for comprehensive assessment when needed.

Intervention and crisis support —immediate assistance in sudden psychological and stressful situations (family crises, trauma, loss of a loved one) and constructive conflict resolution (mediation between pupils or between teacher and pupil).

In addition, the School Psychologist:

• works as an active member of the School Support Team and contributes to multidisciplinary case discussions,
• supports the safeguarding process in line with the school's Safeguarding Policy and Slovak child-protection legislation,
• maintains professional documentation in compliance with Act No. 242/2025 Coll. on Psychological Activity,
• contributes to the school's well-being strategy and the continuous improvement of pastoral care.

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• Opportunity to work in a prestigious, internationally recognised school.
• Very well motivated, engaged, confident and well-behaved children.
• A supportive and collaborative environment.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities and future career progression in a highly successful and growing school.
  
• MultiSport Card.
• Tasty, healthy and highly subsidised lunches in our school canteen.
  
• 5 paid sick days per year along with 40 days of holiday.
• 3rd pension fund contribution.