King's High Warwick - Temporary Mental Health and Wellbeing Lead (Maternity Cover)

Summary

King's High are seeking to appoint an outstanding, innovative Mental Health and Wellbeing Lead.

Detail

We are seeking to appoint a temporary Wellbeing and Mental Health Lead to lead and deliver high quality, accessible, and inclusive wellbeing and mental health support for students and staff. The role involves early identification, intervention, and strategic development of a whole-school approach to mental health.

The key responsibilities of the Wellbeing and Mental Health Lead will be:

Whole-School Wellbeing and Mental Health Strategy​

Lead and further develop the whole-school approach to mental health and wellbeing.​

Develop and maintain policies that support both student and staff mental health.

Student Support​

Provide compassionate, empathetic, and confidential support to students seeking emotional or mental health assistance.

Offer both drop-in and scheduled one-to-one or group-based wellbeing sessions.

Referral and Liaison​

Develop and manage referral pathways to internal and external mental health services, including CAMHS.

Training​

Deliver and/or coordinate external training for staff and parents on managing student mental health.

Staff Wellbeing ​

Provide confidential support and signposting for staff wellbeing.

Working weeks: 35.4 weeks, Term time including INSETS

Hours per week: 30 hours per week, this role could be full or part time for the right candidate

Salary: £21,678 to £22,954 per annum actual

Closing Date: 4th May at 12pm

The Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory DBS check and other statutory checks including right to work in the UK

Documents

• Applicant Information Pack - Wellbeing and Mental Health Lead (Maternity Cover) PDF Document