Wellbeing Support Lead

Oxford Outcomes; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading independent SEN school as a Wellbeing Support Lead. You'll coordinate services, support team members, and ensure pupil welfare in a nurturing environment. Enjoy a 4-Day Working Week trial while making a difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension options

Wellbeing support services

Flexible benefits via Vista platform

Qualifications

• Strong belief in every child's potential.
• Commitment to providing life choices for children.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily operational services of the Wellbeing Team.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and manage Wellbeing Support Workers.

Skills

Adaptability

Trauma Informed Practice

Job description

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job Details

• Job Title: Wellbeing Support Lead
• Location: Heath Farm School, Ashford TN27 0AX
• Salary: Up to £28,000.00 per annum depending on experience (not pro rata)
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
• Start: September 2025
• Additional info: UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About The Role

The post holder will lead and coordinate the daily operational services provided by the Wellbeing Team. This involves providing resources, supporting team members, and working under the guidance of the SLT.

Responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day operations, line management of Wellbeing Support Workers, coordinating Wellbeing Support Interventions, and ensuring effective deployment and review.

You will support the welfare, development, and behaviour of pupils, ensuring access to learning and adherence to school policies, while modeling high standards of intervention.

Attendance at weekly meetings and collaboration with the Wellbeing Team are also essential.

Who We Are Looking For

• A deep conviction that every child can achieve their potential
• A strong belief in Trauma Informed Practice
• A commitment to providing children with a life of choice and opportunity
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment

About Us

Heath Farm is an independent SEN school offering a nurturing environment where students can progress and succeed. Our approach caters to pupils with diverse needs, including social, emotional, and learning difficulties.

Part of Outcomes First Group, the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education, we are proud to be recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’.

Why Join Us

Our benefits include:

• Life Assurance
• Pension options
• Wellbeing support services
• Flexible benefits via Vista platform, including health benefits, discounts, cycle schemes, electric car schemes, and family support benefits

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a DBS check.

Note: You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, subject to successful probation. This is part of the 4-Day Working Week trial.