Pupil Wellbeing Mentor

Stanburn Primary School is seeking to appoint a kind, patient and resourceful person so support the social, emotional and mental health of our children.

This position has been created due to the success of our Pupil Wellbeing mentoring programme, initiated in September 2022 which has flourished. We have launched our ‘Wellbeing Hub’, a service that offers wellbeing support through drop-ins, small groups and 1:1 support for our children.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our ‘Wellbeing Hub’ at it grows and develops, helping us to develop well-rounded happy children. Shadowing, training and support will be offered to the successful candidate and autonomy to develop the role and our provision.

At Stanburn Primary School we are committed to building a fully inclusive school community with high expectations, a positive ethos and strong values. We aim to develop all pupils as independent learners who are able to take responsibility for their own learning in order to achieve their best and continue “learning without limits”.

We are looking for a candidate who:

·        a commitment to supporting the mental, social and emotional health of our children;

·        experience of supporting primary aged children;

·        a flexible, resilient approach;

·        knows the importance of developing productive relationships with pupils, parents and staff;

·        is a dedicated team player and has excellent interpersonal skills; 

·        can demonstrate optimism and high expectations for all;

·        a proven ability to work effectively in partnership with parents, teachers and external agencies.

We can offer you:

·        support to develop the role;

·        the opportunity to be part of a newly formed, growing team;

·        membership of a large, friendly, hardworking team of staff;

·        the privilege of working with highly motivated, enthusiastic and well behaved children.

·        a chance to play a pivotal role in the creation of our additional provision;

·        a passionate and successful school where you will feel well-supported in your role; 

·        a carefully planned professional development programme; 

·        a school that is committed to ensuring that every child succeeds; 

·        the support of an experienced wider and senior leadership team; 

·        wonderful, well behaved children and dedicated, supportive staff;

How to apply: Work for Us

Please email completed application form to: recruitment@stanburn.harrow.sch.uk

Closing Date and Shortlisting: Open dated advert

We will interview candidates as they apply and reserve the right to close the advert once a suitable applicant has been appointed.

CVs will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school follows safe recruitment practices to protect children. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check, satisfactory references and health check. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check. Harrow Council aspires to be at the forefront of promoting equality of opportunity as an employer, service provider, procurer of goods and services and a community leader. We aim to tackle all forms of discrimination and achieve equality irrespective of ones: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.