Wellbeing Practitioner (Kings Academy Ringmer)

East Sussex County Council; Lewes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational authority in Lewes is seeking a Well-being Practitioner to promote mental health among students. The role involves identifying students in need and implementing support interventions. This is a part-time position during term time, focused on enhancing the well-being of vulnerable groups, including Looked After Children and those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Candidates should be committed to creating a positive working environment and supporting student development.

Benefits

Positive working environment

Supportive staff

CPD programme opportunities

Staff benefits and discounts

Working in an Eco School

Beautiful rural environment

Qualifications

• Passionate about promoting positive mental health.
• Ability to identify students needing support.
• Experience working with vulnerable groups.

Responsibilities

• Promote positive mental health.
• Monitor vulnerable student groups.
• Run support interventions.

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Well-being Practitioner to start asap. 29.6 hours per week, term-time only. The hours are equivalent to 4 days a week but can be worked over 5 days a week. The successful candidate will be responsible for the promotion of positive mental health, identifying students whose patterns of attendance or behaviour might indicate a cause for concern, to closely monitor groups of students more vulnerable to mental health difficulties, for example Looked After Children (LAC), children with SEN, children from disadvantaged backgrounds, to run interventions to support students and to support students with an alternative curriculum.

Benefits

• Leaders who create a positive working environment where Teaching and Learning is the priority
• An established, motivated and supportive department
• Conscientious and hardworking students in a 'very happy and safe school' (OFSTED 2024)
• An effective behaviour for learning policy where 'pupils behave well' (OFSTED 2024)
• A supportive and collaborative staff body
• An excellent CPD programme and opportunities for progression
• Two-week October half term
• Academy wide staff benefits and discounts (My KGA)
• The opportunity to work in an Eco School
• A beautiful, rural environment situated approximately 12 miles from the coastal city of Brighton and Hove

School Information

King's Academy Ringmer: King's Academy Ringmer is a rural comprehensive with an ethos of "Honesty, Faith, Courage ". Our most recent Ofsted states "the school has a culture of courtesy and respect" and "pupils are expected to work hard and commit to their learning". Our results are significantly above national average for all students. We offer a broad, 'exceptional' enrichment offer through our Super Curriculum and students say "there is something for everyone". King's Academy Ringmer is also an Eco School and winner of the Department for Education's Sustainability award. King's Group Academies: King's Academy Ringmer is part of King's Group Academies. At King's Group Academies our vision is to provide 'opportunity and success on a global stage' which means we have a vision of a global community of pupils and colleagues whose connection broadens horizons and fosters understanding. Our values of 'Honesty, Faith, and Courage' drive our passion and ensure we collaborate within our UK communities and internationally, promoting global citizenship and cultural awareness. We believe that every pupil deserves a team of dedicated educators and staff who are deeply invested in their success, supported by positive partnerships with parents who hold us to the highest standards.