Wellbeing Officer for a Birmingham based School

Job description

Job Title: Wellbeing Officer
Location: Birmingham
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £100 - £120 per day

Are you passionate about supporting the physical and psychological wellbeing of secondary-aged pupils?

Do you have recent experience working with young people aged 11-18 and supporting them to overcome barriers to education?

Are you confident delivering wellbeing interventions and providing support to pupils both individually and in small groups?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a secondary academy in Birmingham that is committed to improving pupil wellbeing, achievement and access to education. The academy places a strong emphasis on safeguarding, positive mental health, self-esteem, healthy relationships and creating an engaging environment where pupils can feel supported.

The academy is looking to take on a Wellbeing Officer on a temp to perm basis, supporting pupils in lessons and delivering small-group programmes focused on wellbeing and an alternative curriculum. The successful Wellbeing Officer will work with pupils, families and school staff to improve attendance, reduce lost learning time, support reintegration into lessons and deliver targeted interventions for vulnerable pupils.

The successful Wellbeing Officer will have:

• Relevant training and/or qualifications, with a willingness to undertake further training relevant to the role
• Recent experience working with secondary-aged young people
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding within education
• Experience handling sensitive information confidentially, maintaining accurate records and supporting pupils with individual needs
• The ability to work effectively with pupils experiencing challenging behaviour and address sensitive or difficult subjects
• Excellent communication and listening skills, with a caring, supportive and empathetic approach

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this Wellbeing Officer position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

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