Mental Health Coordinator (Term Time Only - Maternity Cover)

Loughborough College; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in England is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Coordinator to join their Learner Services team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract. The ideal candidate will provide mental health support for learners aged 16-18, coordinating initiatives such as drop-in sessions and delivering staff training. Applicants should have experience working with young people's mental health needs and hold the necessary qualifications. Competitive benefits include a pension scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, and access to healthcare resources.

Benefits

A competitive pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

On-site parking

Access to healthcare scheme

Subsidised nursery fees

Additional annual leave available

Generous Maternity/Paternity pay

Fantastic CPD and inclusive resources

Well-being hours

Opportunities for volunteering

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting mental health needs such as anxiety, depression, and self-harm.
• Ability to plan and deliver targeted sessions effectively.
• Familiarity with IT systems to deliver mental health support.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support and develop personalized transition plans for learners.
• Coordinate mental health initiatives like drop-in sessions and breakfast clubs.
• Deliver staff training and accredited Mental Health First Aid courses.

Skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of safeguarding legislation

Experience with young people aged 16–18

Engagement with diverse learners

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade A-C or equivalent)

Mental health qualification

Teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one)

Job description

Overview

Are you driven to support young people's mental health and make a real difference in their lives? Loughborough College Group is looking for a dedicated Mental Health Coordinator to join our Learner Services team on a fixed‑term maternity cover contract. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver mental health support across the college, ensuring learners receive timely and effective interventions that promote emotional well‑being and academic success.

Loughborough College Group is formed of Brooksby College, Loughborough College, Stephenson College and IGNITE Performing Arts. We have a vast curriculum across campuses, offering challenging and engaging learning experiences for our students. We are and have consistently invested in providing our learners and employees with an outstanding and unrivalled range of modern facilities and resources.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will work closely with learners, families, staff and external agencies to provide one‑to‑one support and develop personalised transition plans. You will coordinate initiatives such as drop‑in sessions, breakfast clubs and mental health tutorials, while also delivering staff training and accredited Mental Health First Aid courses. As part of the safeguarding team, you will play a key role in supporting learners at risk and contributing to the college's mental health strategy.

Qualifications

We are seeking someone with experience of working with young people aged 16‑18 and supporting mental health needs such as anxiety, depression and self‑harm. Strong communication skills, knowledge of safeguarding legislation, and the ability to engage with diverse learners are essential. You should also be confident in planning and delivering targeted sessions and using IT systems effectively.

Applicants should hold GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade A‑C or equivalent), a mental health qualification, and ideally a teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one.

Commitment and Diversity

At Loughborough College, we are committed to Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement (FREDIE) and offer a supportive environment where every learner can thrive. We are proud to have achieved the Investor in Diversity award and we actively encourage applications from individuals who are currently under‑represented and from all areas of the community. We are also a disability‑confident employer, and we welcome everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and expect all staff to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

This role is a term‑time only role working 40 weeks throughout the year and follows the Further Education term times.

Benefits

• A competitive pension scheme
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• On‑site parking
• Access to healthcare scheme
• Subsidised nursery fees
• Additional annual leave available
• Generous Maternity/Paternity pay
• Fantastic CPD and inclusive resources for development
• Well‑being hours
• Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities

Employment Details

The successful candidate will be employed by The Leicestershire College, a subsidiary company of Loughborough College. The terms and conditions of employment offered by The Leicestershire College differ to those of Loughborough College. Employees will be based at one of the campuses of Loughborough College Group.

Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship.