Wellbeing Officer For A Birmingham Based School

TeacherActive Limited.; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited is seeking a Wellbeing Officer for a secondary academy in Birmingham. The role involves supporting pupil wellbeing, delivering interventions, and assisting with attendance and reintegration into lessons. You will work with pupils aged 11–18, families and staff, providing confidential support and targeted help.

The position is a temp-to-perm basis, paying £100–£120 per day, with an emphasis on safeguarding, mental health, and creating a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant training and/or qualifications in wellbeing or safeguarding.
• Experience for secondary-aged pupils (11–18) and supporting attendance.
• Ability to maintain confidential records and handle sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Deliver wellbeing interventions in lessons and small-group programmes.
• Provide individual and group support to pupils with barriers to education.
• Collaborate with families, school staff and others to improve attendance and reintegration into lessons.

Skills

Wellbeing support

Youth engagement

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication skills

Empathetic approach

Education

Relevant training/qualifications

Job description

Job Title: Wellbeing Officer
Location: Birmingham
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £100 - £120 per day

Are you passionate about supporting the physical and psychological wellbeing of secondary-aged pupils?

Do you have recent experience working with young people aged 11-18 and supporting them to overcome barriers to education?

Are you confident delivering wellbeing interventions and providing support to pupils both individually and in small groups?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a secondary academy in Birmingham that is committed to improving pupil wellbeing, achievement and access to education. The academy places a strong emphasis on safeguarding, positive mental health, self-esteem, healthy relationships and creating an engaging environment where pupils can feel supported.

The academy is looking to take on a Wellbeing Officer on a temp to perm basis, supporting pupils in lessons and delivering small-group programmes focused on wellbeing and an alternative curriculum. The successful Wellbeing Officer will work with pupils, families and school staff to improve attendance, reduce lost learning time, support reintegration into lessons and deliver targeted interventions for vulnerable pupils.

The successful Wellbeing Officer will have:

• Relevant training and/or qualifications, with a willingness to undertake further training relevant to the role
• Recent experience working with secondary-aged young people
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding within education
• Experience handling sensitive information confidentially, maintaining accurate records and supporting pupils with individual needs
• The ability to work effectively with pupils experiencing challenging behaviour and address sensitive or difficult subjects
• Excellent communication and listening skills, with a caring, supportive and empathetic approach

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you're paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there's no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.