Student Wellbeing Manager

Student Wellbeing Manager

Salary: TSAT Grade E £26,675 to £30,022 FTE (pro-rata to £22,582 - £25,416 for hours and weeks stated)

Start date: ASAP

Contract: Permanent, 37 hours per week, term time only plus 5 days

Closing Date: 06/02/2022

Interview Date: TBC

We are seeking to appoint a Student Wellbeing Manager to join The Rochester Grammar School. The successful candidate will be an essential member of the pastoral team and will play a key part in developing wellbeing and resilience amongst the student body as well as supporting individual students.

You will support the pastoral team to effectively monitor and support vulnerable students across all year groups. Developing an ethos of high expectations of staff and students with regards to student’s medical needs, well- being and child protection.

In this exciting new position at Rochester Grammar School you will be the leading member of staff in the new Wellbeing Room. You will be required to manage and track referrals to both in house and external interventions. You will strive for excellence in all you do and be committed to maintaining high standards and display excellent teamwork.

The Rochester Grammar School is the best school in Medway for progress

The Rochester Grammar School is part of The Thinking Schools Academy Trust and is not only a school with outstanding outcomes but also has a rich history and inspiring reputation as one of the country's leading state Grammar Schools.

RGS is consistently ranked amongst the best state schools in the country and is an International Baccalaureate World School. Working at RGS is an inspiring and rewarding experience.

What you will need to succeed:

For a full list of roles and responsibilities please see the attached job Description

• Evidence of working with children and young people or adults at risk with complex presentations
• Have a good working knowledge of evidence based mental health and emotional wellness interventions
• Be an innovator who thinks ahead and generates new ideas and is a positive influence
• Respects others, builds relationships and work collaboratively with other staff
• Demonstrable/visible commitment to wellbeing and keeping children safe
• Empathy and understanding of the needs of the varying key stakeholder groups
• Good IT skills and the ability to interpret data and prepare reports
• Ability to deal with distressing and emotive situations
• Experience of safeguarding and managing organisational responses
• Degree level, or above, Management or Leadership qualification (desirable)
• Have a good working knowledge of evidence based mental health and emotional wellness interventions

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to work with happy and well-behaved children who are excited about learning and work with parents who are supportive of our school values and ethos.
• A stunning teaching environment and state of the art technology
• Outstanding CPD tailored to you, wherever you are in your career
• Support from across the Trust to help you deliver outstanding teaching and learning through resources, mentoring and school visits
• A 24/7 employee assistance programme which provides counselling and support / advice on a wide array of areas
• Reduced membership of a fully-equipped fitness suite and classes
• Onsite parking free of charge

What you need to do now:

If you are interested in joining our team of ambitious and dynamic teachers alongside a supportive network of colleagues across our Trust, and are keen to progress your career then please apply today.

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

We strongly encourage any applicants who may be interested in working at our school to contact Ruth Rivers, r.rivers @ tsatrust.org.uk to arrange an informal conversation about the role with our hiring manager.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.