Wellbeing Coordinator

An exciting opportunity has become available at our leading co-educational Preparatory School

Wellbeing Coordinator

12 hours per week

Salary dependant on experience and qualifications

We are seeking a suitably skilled and experienced individual, to oversee the wellbeing of our pupils. As a key member of our pastoral team, our Wellbeing Co-ordinator is a caring individual who children can turn to for emotional support. They provide a safe environment for managing big emotions and a listening ear for worries or anxieties. The postholder will work through planned topics and respond to situations with small groups as well as provide guidance and strategies to our teaching team and parents.

Our School offers a truly stunning rural setting, excellent facilities and a talented team of supportive colleagues in addition to free on-site parking and lunch.

For further details and to download an application form please visit our website: https://www.thedowns.school/about-us/job-opportunities

Applications should be returned to: [email protected]

Please contact the HR Manager with any queries on the above email or by telephoning 01275 852008.

Closing Date: 9.00am, Friday 23 October 2026

Interview Date: Thursday 5 November 2026

We may interview on receipt of suitable applications that meet the shortlisting criteria and reserve the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if an early appointment is made.

The Downs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of their application.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £16.00-£23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person