Wellbeing Lead
| Posting date: | 29 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 May 2026 |
| Location: | B44 8SF |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Fastispeed Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Job Title: Wellbeing Lead
Role Overview
We are seeking a Wellbeing Lead to promote positive mental health and emotional wellbeing for students. The successful candidate will provide pastoral support, identify concerns early, and work with staff, families, and external services to ensure students receive appropriate support.
Key Responsibilities
Lead on promoting student mental health and emotional wellbeing
Monitor student wellbeing and identify concerns at an early stage
Provide direct pastoral support to students experiencing emotional, behavioural, or social challenges
Implement wellbeing and early intervention plans for vulnerable learners, including those with SEN
Promote a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
Advise staff on managing student wellbeing concerns and classroom strategies
Support staff in recognising signs of anxiety, distress, or disengagement
Work with parents/carers to support student wellbeing and maintain communication
Liaise with external services such as counselling teams, mental health services, and local authority support
Develop and deliver wellbeing initiatives, workshops, and awareness activities
Maintain accurate wellbeing records and monitor student progress
Share relevant information with safeguarding staff where appropriate
Essential Criteria
Experience supporting children or young people
Understanding of mental health, wellbeing, and pastoral support needs
Ability to identify and respond to wellbeing concerns appropriately
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially
Good organisational and record-keeping skills
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
Desirable Criteria
Experience in a wellbeing, pastoral, or student support role
Experience supporting students with SEN or SEMH needs
Knowledge of early intervention strategies
Experience working with parents and external agencies
Understanding of safeguarding and referral processes
Safeguarding Statement
This role involves working closely with children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to complete safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Wellbeing Lead to promote positive mental health and emotional wellbeing for students. The successful candidate will provide pastoral support, identify concerns early, and work with staff, families, and external services to ensure students receive appropriate support.
Key Responsibilities
Lead on promoting student mental health and emotional wellbeing
Monitor student wellbeing and identify concerns at an early stage
Provide direct pastoral support to students experiencing emotional, behavioural, or social challenges
Implement wellbeing and early intervention plans for vulnerable learners, including those with SEN
Promote a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
Advise staff on managing student wellbeing concerns and classroom strategies
Support staff in recognising signs of anxiety, distress, or disengagement
Work with parents/carers to support student wellbeing and maintain communication
Liaise with external services such as counselling teams, mental health services, and local authority support
Develop and deliver wellbeing initiatives, workshops, and awareness activities
Maintain accurate wellbeing records and monitor student progress
Share relevant information with safeguarding staff where appropriate
Essential Criteria
Experience supporting children or young people
Understanding of mental health, wellbeing, and pastoral support needs
Ability to identify and respond to wellbeing concerns appropriately
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially
Good organisational and record-keeping skills
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
Desirable Criteria
Experience in a wellbeing, pastoral, or student support role
Experience supporting students with SEN or SEMH needs
Knowledge of early intervention strategies
Experience working with parents and external agencies
Understanding of safeguarding and referral processes
Safeguarding Statement
This role involves working closely with children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to complete safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.