Wellbeing Officer

16 hours per week, permanent, term time

Grade 4 SPC 7-12 £26,402 - £28,597 - will be pro rata based on 16 hours, term time

Our opportunity

We are looking to recruit an individual to join one of our support staff teams, who has a flexible approach to supporting students and to play a key role in the continued development of pastoral support strategies in the Sixth Form working as part of the safeguarding and wellbeing team as well as wider teams within the Sixth Form

The role will encompass the following;

To play a key role in supporting the wellbeing of students, working closely with the senior wellbeing practitioner and the wider safeguarding team.

To provide social and emotional support for students

To support student progress and engagement in a range of contexts

To support student achievement and retention and support the role of teaching and support staff.

Experience of working with young people with additional needs, general educational qualifications at level three and good communication and organisational skill are needed. We welcome applications from those who are qualified Designated Safeguarding Deputies or willing to undertake training.

Job Description and Person Specification 

To apply for the role please click here to visit our Trust careers page

We can offer:

A hardworking and committed department

An excellent learning environment

Fantastic students

High quality professional development and support

Opportunities to work with colleagues across an ambitious and forward-thinking 2-18+ Sheffield Trust

A chance to make a real difference to the lives of young people

We welcome contact from anyone considering applying to Longley Park Sixth Form and encourage prospective applicants to visit the Academy to meet the outstanding student body.

Want to find out more? To arrange an informal chat please contact Matthew Fieldsend by email MFieldsend@brigantiatrust.net.

All candidates are expected to read our Safeguarding Policy which can be found at www.longleypark.ac.uk/parent-information/policies-and-procedures

Brigantia Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidates will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) form in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997.

Interviews may be held on a rolling basis.  We reserve the right to close this advert early, should we appoint to the role.j