Emotional Wellbeing and Resilience Mentor

Come and work for a great school in a great location. Cornwall has far more than just beaches, surfing and world heritage countryside, we also have some of the best schools in the country with the space, facilities and drive to give the best possible education to the students we serve.

Truro is Cornwall's county town, it’s only city and the most southern city in mainland Great Britain.  Truro has a booming population thanks to its location in the heart of the county and is a centre for art, culture and entertainment.

Richard Lander School is Truro’s largest secondary school. It is situated to the West of the city centre and serves the beautiful coastal communities of St. Agnes and Porthtowan as well as communities closer at hand. Richard Lander is highly regarded in the area and oversubscribed. At the heart of our work is a desire to see all our young people develop their gifts and talents to their full potential. Some people call this ambition, we call it ’being the best you can be’. 

To improve the emotional wellbeing of young people at risk of poor mental health outcomes. Improved engagement and attainment in education, reduced risk taking behaviour and ultimately improved employability.

To take a pro-active role in the support of the social, emotional, mental health and educational needs of identified students and their families on a one-to-one and, if or when appropriate, small group basis; taking responsibility for agreed outcomes / learning activities under an agreed system of supervision with the DSL / mental health lead in liaison with the schools Safeguarding leads, Student Support, LRSC and SLT within the Effective Learning Mentor.

To produce and analyse relevant data on the impact of social, emotional and mental health wellbeing interventions, supporting and contributing to the aims of the School’s positive mental health policy and key outcomes model. This may involve supporting students within mainstream and small group / 1-1 nurture / ARB settings.

Prevention work around personal safety, resilience and signposting support for students to external agencies where appropriate, contributing to positive mental health outcomes as well as whole school ethos, PD Curriculum, tutor programmes and assemblies.

This position is for 37 hours per week (5 days) and is available from September 2024.

If you would like to discuss the post further or arrange a visit to the school please contact Mrs Harrison, Personnel Officer, on email vharrison@richardlander.cornwall.sch.uk