Student Mental Health & Wellbeing Lead
2 months ago
What skills and experience we're looking forThe Student Mental Health and Wellbeing Lead is an integral role within our well.....
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Student Mental Health and Wellbeing Lead is an integral role within our well established and successful Learning Support team. As one of our student focused team of SEND Leads, you will be part of a professional, supportive and encouraging team of professionals. You will be joining a forward-thinking and highly motivated SEN department committed to ensuring that our students achieve the best outcomes whilst with us. The Student Mental Health and Wellbeing Lead will play a significant role in making sure that our students’ social, emotional and mental health needs are met alongside focusing on their wellbeing, by providing 121 and group support. You will help our young people to develop a sense of belonging to our West Exe community. In return you will receive mentoring, training and guidance to support and develop you further into the role.
This role would not only suit those looking to primarily work in a support setting, but also those who may be interested in teaching or counselling as a future career.
A good level of education is essential for this role, with the postholder having achieved at least grade 4 in GCSE English and Maths or equivalent qualifications. You should be capable of developing excellent relationships with students and therefore a proven record of successfully working with young people is essential.
What the school offers its staff
West Exe School is a highly successful secondary school in the beautiful city of Exeter and without doubt, the greatest place to work in the Southwest. We have a warm, caring atmosphere, disruption free classrooms and an unrivalled staff development programme.
Further details about the role
We are part of the Ted Wragg Trust, an ambitious and inclusive trust of schools strengthening our communities through excellent education.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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