School Mental Health and Wellbeing Lead

We require forward thinking outstanding and skilled School Wellbeing Lead, provides Whole School leadership in mental health and wellbeing, including promotion, education, training, initiatives, resources, policies, and procedures.

Successful applicants need to:

a) Be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

b) Be a confident decision maker.

c) Have a sound knowledge of safeguarding framework and regulations.

d) Be confident working with external agencies.

e) Be directly answerable to the Headteacher and undertake tasks as directed.

f) Possess good literacy and communication skills in challenging environments for report writing.

g) Be flexible in their approach to work.

h) Be either proficient in the Team Teach model or willing to undertake the necessary training.

i) Possess emotional resilience due to the nature of the work.

j) Be able to build and maintain strong pupil relationships.

k) Take an active role in their own supervision.

In return, we can offer you:

a)   an opportunity to shape the next step of your leadership journey through values-led leadership.

b)   to be part of the whole school's improvement

c)   a chance to make a real difference, improving the outcomes for our children

d)   a competitive tax-free salary (net)

 e)   annual gratuity equivalent to one month’s salary (net)

 f)    annual flights to home country for the staff member, spouse, and up to two dependents

g)   international medical cover including for legal dependents (two children under age 18 and a spouse).

 h)   fully furnished accommodation.

 i)    pick up and drop off at your residence in the morning and after school, except if you are living within a short walking distance from school

 j)    weekend transport for shopping in downtown Addis

For further information or to discuss the post please contact Mr. Richard Cogley (Interim Head of School) via Bezaye Kebede (HR Manager)  bezaye@sandfordschool.org

Please write a supporting letter outlining what skills and experiences make you an ideal candidate for the post (word limit 500).

A job description is enclosed.

Closing date: 11 September 2024

Application Process

Please submit your application via the TES 'Quick Apply', and attach your letter of application within the 'Quick Apply Section'. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted soon after application, and requested, before the interview to complete a standardised school application form, which is part of our safeguarding procedures.

“Sandford International. School is committed to:

 a)   safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children; and

b)   as a Non-Governmental Organisation staff are expected to be non-partisan, committed to equal opportunity for all, irrespective of race, religion, and sex, and reject discrimination on any grounds”

All staff members are expected to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be subject to either a local or international police check.

Sandford International School is an equal opportunities employer.