Wellbeing Manager

Teaching Vacancies; Basildon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Basildon is seeking a compassionate Wellbeing Manager to lead initiatives that support both pupils and staff. This role requires someone proactive and empathetic, as you will coordinate wellbeing initiatives to ensure a positive environment. The position is part-time, working 28 hours 30 minutes per week during term time. Benefits include a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Supportive and inclusive work environment

Leadership Academy for professional growth

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in managing wellbeing initiatives in an educational setting.
• Proactive in addressing the wellbeing of pupils and staff.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and positive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate wellbeing initiatives across the school.
• Provide support to pupils and staff.
• Create a positive and inclusive environment.

Skills

Compassionate leadership

Organisational skills

Empathy

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Connect, Support and Lead – Wellbeing Manager Wanted!

Are you a compassionate and proactive Wellbeing Manager? Bardfield Academy, part of the South Essex Academy Trust (SEAT), is seeking two dedicated, organised and empathetic Wellbeing Managers to join our team.

At SEAT, we believe in belonging, compassion, curiosity, and empowerment—values that shape our commitment to excellence in education. In this role, you will lead and coordinate wellbeing initiatives across the school, provide support to pupils and staff, and help to create a positive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive personally and academically.

You will be required to work 28 hours 30 minutes per week; Monday to Thursday 9:00am to 3:30pm and Friday 9:00am to 2:00pm, term time only.

What the school offers its staff

What’s in it for you?

• A supportive and inclusive work environment where you’re truly valued
• A Leadership Academy to fuel your professional growth
• A strong focus on staff well-being through our Employee Assistance Programme
• The chance to be part of a committed, forward-thinking team that empowers both pupils and colleagues

Further details about the role

Only fully completed applications will be shortlisted for this role.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical, online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.