Wellbeing Manager

Sapientia Education Trust; Wymondham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Free refreshments

Free on-site car parking

LGPS pension

Discounts & staff perks

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Priority admissions for staff children

Job summary

Wymondham College is seeking a Wellbeing Manager to lead the wellbeing team and coordinate support for students aged 11–18. You will work with senior leaders, staff and external agencies to ensure timely help that enhances social, emotional, and academic thriving.

The role includes line management of a wellbeing team, delivery of targeted interventions and promoting whole-school mental health awareness. A strong pastoral background is essential.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in education, youth work, counselling or related field.
• Evidence of safeguarding, mental health, or trauma-informed practice.
• First aid or mental health first aid qualifications preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration with staff and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Support wellbeing, safety and personal development of pupils aged 11–18.
• Line manage the wellbeing team and oversee targeted interventions.
• Collaborate with senior leaders, teaching staff and external agencies.
• Facilitate whole-school wellbeing awareness and mental health initiatives.
• Ensure timely, effective support enabling social, emotional and academic growth.

Skills

Adolescent development

Mental health awareness

Pastoral support

Team leadership

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Prioritisation

Calm and empathetic approach

Collaboration with external agencies

Education

Education/youth work or related field (Level 3+ desirable)

GCSE English & Maths grade C/4

Safeguarding training

First Aid/Mental Health First Aid qualification

Tools

Job description

Wellbeing Manager

Location: Wymondham
Salary: FTE £42,123-£45,529 PER ANNUM PRO RATA £33,143-£36,464 PER ANNUM
Vacancy: Permanent, Term Time Only, 37.5 hours per week

Wymondham College has over 400 staff dedicated to supporting World Class education. The College currently is one of the top State Schools in the Country and is recognised as one of the highest performing State Schools in the East of England, this is backed up by its most recent Ofsted inspections which rated the College as Outstanding in both Education and Boarding 2023. The College is focused on providing outstanding quality to their students and staff not only in education but also through its provision of exceptional facilities and accommodation on site across its 83-acre campus.

We are looking for a Wellbeing Manager to play a central role in supporting the wellbeing, safety, and personal development of students aged 11-18. Working closely with senior leaders, teaching staff, and external agencies, the Wellbeing Manager will ensure that students receive timely, effective support that enables them to thrive socially, emotionally, and academically. The role includes line management of the school's wellbeing team, oversight of targeted interventions for vulnerable groups and facilitating whole school awareness of wellbeing and mental health.

All College staff enjoy a number of non-contractual benefits, including:

• Professional development
• Free refreshments
• Free on-site car parking
• A generous pension as part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Discounts, reward cards & promo codes via our staff benefits platform
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme, at no cost to you.
• Children of staff benefit from increased priority under the admissions policy for their school base after 2 years continuous service.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Strong understanding of adolescent development and mental health
• Experience working with young people in a pastoral, youth work, or safeguarding capacity
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead a team and manage competing priorities
• Calm, empathetic, and solution-focused approach
• The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others
• Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and flexible part of a team; willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit the team
• Be able to multi-task and work under pressure
• Be flexible and resilient in managing and executing their daily responsibilities
• Able to demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills
• Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions
• The ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges.

The qualifications and experience required of a Wellbeing Manager are:

• Relevant qualification/experience in education, youth work, counselling, social care, or a related field (Level 3+ desirable)
• A minimum of a grade C / 4, or equivalent, in English and Maths GCSE
• Evidence of ongoing professional development in areas such as safeguarding, mental health, trauma-informed practice, or behaviour support.
• Safeguarding training (DSL training can be provided).
• First Aid or Mental Health First Aid qualification (or willingness to undertake training).

Experience

• Working with young people aged 11-18 in a school, youth work, pastoral, or social care setting
• Delivering small-group interventions or structured wellbeing programmes.
• Supporting vulnerable groups such as Young Carers, LGBTQ+ students, or those with social/emotional needs
• Working collaboratively with external agencies (e.g., CAMHS, Early Help, counselling services)
• Planning and delivering wellbeing or awareness events
• Managing or supervising staff (desirable but not essential).

The post-holder will be required to comply with the Wymondham College Code of Conduct for Staff and Volunteers.

Wymondham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Interview date: to be confirmed