About this role
Join a €100M Educational Revolution!
Do you have:
• Active SEPS Registration: Full licensure with the Cyprus Psychologists Registration Council (ΣΕΨ).
• KYSATS Validation: Pre-approved academic equivalence for all degrees obtained outside Cyprus or Greece.
• Verified Practicum Track Record: 1,000+ hours of institutional, supervisor-signed practical clinical logs.
• Special Education Expertise: Proven experience working with adolescents aged 13–18 years old.
• Bilingual Command: Native or near-native fluency in Russian and professional-grade English.
• Cyprus Safeguarding Clearances: Clean local police record and active registry clearance for working with minors.
Why is this opportunity is unique?
A €100M+ Visionary Campus: We are currently building a state-of-the-art, 50,000 m² mega-campus (completing by 2027) featuring a kindergarten, elementary, high school, international boarding hub, and dedicated teacher accommodations. You will be a foundational pillar of this grand transformation.
• A True Hub of Innovation: Move away from rigid, legacy school structures. We foster a progressive, dynamic, and forward-thinking educational ecosystem where student agency and holistic well-being are placed above administrative box-ticking.
• Multicultural Synergy: Located in Limassol, the cosmopolitan heart of Cyprus, our school acts as a global melting pot. You will collaborate daily with an elite international team of educators, clinical psychologists, and house-parents.
Who we are and what we do?
The Island Private School is an innovative international school in Limassol committed to inclusion and holistic education. We are seeking an elite, bilingual mental health professional to champion the psychological well-being, growth, and pastoral care of our international boarding community.
What makes us stand out?
🌐 Multicultural and internationally minded community
📈 Strong focus on professional growth and continuous development
💡 Innovative, forward-thinking learning environment
🤝 Collaborative and supportive teaching culture
📍 Vibrant location in Limassol, Cyprus
What will you do?
The Island Private School of Limassol is not just expanding—we are redefining international education in the Mediterranean. We are seeking an elite, bilingual Boarding Counsellor to champion the psychological well-being, growth, and pastoral care of our international boarding community.
If you are a highly qualified mental health professional looking to leave a lasting footprint on a fast-evolving, world-class institution, this is your stage.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
This is a highly strategic, clinical, and pastoral role. You will bridge the gap between academic life and residential stability, reporting directly to the Head of Boarding.
• Elevate Well-Being: Complete weekly RAG wellness reports and design Individual Learning Plans with our Psychologist Team.
• Clinical Interventions: Provide evidence-based therapeutic support for students experiencing anxiety, trauma, and adjustment issues.
• The Independent Listener:Serve as the trusted, confidential, and safe haven for both staff and students, upholding elite safeguarding standards.
• Uphold Legal Standards: Formally practice psychological acts strictly within the authorized scope of your SEPS License.
• Empower the Community: Design, spearhead, and run peer-mentoring initiatives, psychoeducational workshops, and bite size speed-training sessions for staff.
Mandatory Qualifications & Legal Compliance
Applicants who do not meet these statutory criteria will be automatically disqualified by HR prior to interview.
Academic Credentials (SEPS & KYSATS Statutory Standard)
• Foundational Degree: A standalone, sequential 3-to-4-year undergraduate Bachelor’s degree completely in Psychology.
• Postgraduate Degree: A formal Master’s degree (MSc/MA) or PhD in Clinical, Counselling, or School Psychology.
• Exclusion Criterion: Short-course "adult retraining certificates" (e.g., Профессиональная переподготовка) are legally unrecognizable.
• Academic Recognition: Possession of an official KYSATS Equivalence Certificate for all university qualifications obtained outside Cyprus.
Professional Licensure & Supervised Experience
• Local Registry: Active registration in the Cyprus Sub-Registry of Licensed Specialist Psychologists.
• EU Fast-Track: European applicants must hold an active home-country license; a EuroPsy Certificate is highly preferred.
• Third-Country Applicants: Candidates from non-EU countries (e.g., Russia, Kazakhstan, UK) must provide a verifiable portfolio of 1,000 to 1,500 clock hours of clinical supervision signed off by a certified institutional supervisor.
• Work Scope Flexibility: Candidates meeting academic requirements but lacking immediate SEPS licensure may be considered strictly for the title and duties of a "Boarding Counsellor" under the clinical oversight of our licensed team, pending their registry outcomes.
Linguistic & Visa Compliance
• Language Mastery: Native or near-native fluency in Russian and English. Non-native English speakers from Third Countries must provide an Academic IELTS score of 7.0+ for Ministry of Education validation.
• Immigration Sponsorship: For non-EU nationals, visa sponsorship is strictly contingent upon satisfying the Ministry of Labour's criteria, which requires a pre-verified path to local professional registration.
Safeguarding & Child Protection Certification
• Criminal Clearance: Provision of an original Clean Criminal Record Certificate issued within the past 3 months.
• Minor Safety Registry: Mandatory official certificate proving non-inclusion in the Special Registry of Persons Convicted for Sexual Offenses Against Minors.
We maintain an uncompromising standard of excellence for our boarding house ecosystem:
• The Academic Foundation: Higher education (Master’s Degree or higher) in Counselling, Clinical Psychology, or a highly related mental health field.
• The Track Record: 5+ years of verified, post-qualification counselling experience (prior residential or boarding school experience heavily preferred).
• The Linguistic Edge: Absolute native or near-native fluency in both English and Russian (written and spoken) to seamlessly navigate our student and stakeholder demographics.
• The Core Traits: High emotional intelligence, flawless professional integrity, adaptability to fast-paced environments, and a genuine passion for youth advocacy.
Bonus Skills/Experience
• Ideally you have worked in a school/boarding environment
• You speak other international languages
Safeguarding & GDPR Compliance
• Safer Recruitment :The Island Private School is strictly committed to student welfare. This post is subject to rigorous background, reference, and clean police record checks.
• Data Protection: Your CV will be stored securely per GDPR guidelines based on your consent preferences. Note: If you applied previously, please submit an updated CV for this specific position
Working Conditions
This role embraces an unconventional, high-impact schedule tailored to when boarders need you most (40 hours/week):
• Sunday: 14:00 – 23:00
• Wednesday to Saturday: 18:00 – 23:00
• Days Off: Monday & Tuesday
• Includes on-call/on-campus duties during working days + 7 hours of aligned stakeholder meetings with boarding staff, Psychologists, and stakeholders across the wider school.
• Attendance is required at all Boarding & Pastoral training days and student induction days. There is a requirement to be onsite a day prior to boarders' return and on departure days, and to be available within the boarding houses
• We also offer an Alternative Schedule: A part-time schedule is available if you are a local resident (20 hours/week) is available Monday to Friday from 18:00 – 22:00,when the students will be on site (4 hours x 5 days)with Sat/Sun as days off
What we offer
If you are ready for an exciting career move and you have a proven track record in the skills, we require we will handle your smooth transition to our state-of-the-art campus including:
• Relocation Support: Flights, logistics, and dedicated immigration assistance for compliant candidates.
• Premium Benefits: Competitive tax-efficient salary, free on-site accommodation, and optional group medical scheme.
• Professional Growth: Continuous learning and development opportunities within an expanding IB community
• An unmatched Mediterranean lifestyle: Live and work in Europe's sunniest coastal business hub.
• Fast-growing, tech-forward campus environment
• Competitive remuneration based on experience and qualifications
• Free accommodation and meals on site
• Modern, professional working environment
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• Career growth within a fast-growing poly-systemic school
• Referral program with a 500 EUR bonus if you make a successful introduction to our team
Step into your next Chapter.
Be part of a legacy in the making. Submit your professional CV and a brief cover letter outlining your counselling philosophy today.(Please note: Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.)
Join The Island School and help deliver a world-class IB education in a collaborative, international environment.
We uniquely offer:
✅ 4 Programs of IB curriculum
✅ (PYP/MYP/DP) Montessori, Waldorf & TFL
✅ Professional growth & training
✅ An inspiring global community
Be part of a legacy in the making. Submit your professional CV and a brief cover letter outlining your counselling philosophy today and how it relates to the job role offered.
(Please note: Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.)