Health & Wellbeing Lead

King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy

Church Lane

Handsworth

Birmingham

B20 2HL

Telephone Number: 0121 554 8122

Email Address: recruitment@hwga.org.uk

Job Start Date: As soon as possible

Hours per week: 36.50 per week, term time only

Contract Type: Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls’ Academy as our Health and Wellbeing Lead. This is an important role that can make a difference to the life chances of our students. The successful post holder will ensure the good health and wellbeing of all students, staff, and visitors of the Academy. This will include the daily organisation and administration of first aid, medication and maintaining robust medical records. The post holder will also provide high-quality mental health support to all students, as part of the Academy’s Mental Health provision, including arranging and delivering formal and informal support sessions. The successful candidate will be fully supported in their career and professional development through CPD and a commitment to supporting up to date training and development needs.

Closing Date: 20 September 2021, 9am

Further details and application forms can be downloaded from the school website

Applications can only be considered if they are on an Academy Trust application form. (We cannot accept CVs unless support by an application form). Completed application forms to be returned to: recruitment@hwga.org.uk. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.  All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.