Wellbeing Support Lead

JR United Kingdom; Ashford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading independent SEN school as a Wellbeing Support Lead, where you will coordinate support services for pupils with diverse needs. This permanent role offers a 4-Day Working Week trial, enhancing work-life balance. Enjoy a rewarding career with a comprehensive benefits package, including life assurance and mental health support.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Health checks

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Fertility treatments

Qualifications

• Lead and coordinate daily operational services of the Wellbeing Team.
• Support the welfare, development, and behaviour of all pupils.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Wellbeing Support Team.
• Coordinate individual Wellbeing Support Interventions.

Skills

Trauma Informed Practice

Adaptability

Job description

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How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Location: Heath Farm School, Ashford TN27 0AX

Salary: Up to £28,000.00 per annum depending on experience (not pro rata)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only

Start: September 2025

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Wellbeing Support Lead to join our close-knit team at Heath Farm School, part of Acorn Education.

About the role

The post holder will lead and coordinate the daily operational services provided by the Wellbeing Team. This will involve taking an active role in providing these resources but also supporting team members in their own responsibilities and work under the instruction / guidance of the SLT.

Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Wellbeing Support Team including line management of Wellbeing Support Workers and coordinating individual Wellbeing Support Interventions (WSIs), ensuring that deployment is effective, monitored, and reviewed.

Support the welfare, development, and behaviour of all pupils, enabling access to learning and ensuring the application of school policies, modeling high standards of intervention when supporting pupils.

Adhere to and support the structures responding to Wellbeing Service Referrals and participate in weekly meetings as directed by the Headteacher, Deputy Head: Wellbeing, and/or SENCo.

Who we are looking for

• A deep conviction that every child can achieve and reach their potential;
• A strong belief in Trauma Informed Practice;
• The belief that all children deserve a life of choice and opportunity;
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment;

About Us

Heath Farm is an independent SEN school offering a stimulating environment where pupils can make progress and succeed. We support pupils with diverse needs, including social, emotional, learning difficulties, and mental health issues, helping them achieve positive outcomes.

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education, part of Outcomes First Group, committed to innovative approaches and measurable outcomes.

We are proud to be a certified ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year in 2024.

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with optional increased contributions
• Access to mental health support and health checks

And a market-leading benefits platform, Vista, offering:

• Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility treatments

Our role makes a positive impact on pupils’ lives, giving you a meaningful and rewarding career.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive many suitable applications.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, providing more personal time. The 4DWW is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.