Mental Health and Wellbeing Lead

Barnsley Academy, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 3DL

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  19 October 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  5 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday 7.5 hours per week.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: FTE £41,284.00 Actual £36,536.34 gross per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who:

• Is both authoritative and approachable and have excellent people skills.
• Is a team player.
• Has sound knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
• Will be resilient in following the academy’s behaviour policy.
• Has a fundamental belief in the power of education to enable students to achieve anything they set their minds to.

Main duties will include:

• To develop excellent working relationships with colleagues internally, centrally and externally.
• To be an effective and flexible member of the Academy staff, contributing to the successful adherence to Safeguarding Policy.
• To uphold the Academy policies and procedures at all times.
• To ensure any documentation produced is to a high standard and is in line with the in-house style.
• Be aware and comply with policies and procedures relating to Safeguarding, child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to the appropriate person.
• Participate in training and other learning activities as required.
• Participate in the Academy’s Performance Management process (PDR).
• Provide appropriate guidance and supervision and assist in the training and development of staff as appropriate.
• To promote the area of responsibility within the Academy and beyond.
• To represent the Academy at events as appropriate.
• To support and promote the Academy ethos.
• To undertake any other duties and responsibilities as required that are covered by the general scope of the post.
• The postholder must comply with GDPR and school data protection policies at all times, particularly in relation to sensitive student information.

What the school offers its staff

We will offer you:

• Highly competitive salary. We pay an average of 5% above national scales, the best rates of pay in the sector.
• Excellent facilities and resources.
• Access to an outstanding professional development programme.
• One personal leave day a year.
• Polite, respectful and dedicated students who want to learn and fulfil their potential.
• Colleagues who are supportive, friendly and who are committed to each other’s professional development.
• A chance to become part of one of the largest groups of academies in the country.
• Opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues in other schools within the Yorkshire cluster and across United Learning.
• Excellent employee benefits which include a highly sought-after pension scheme with high employer contributions.
• Access to training through the Apprenticeship Levy.
• Generous staff discount scheme.

We are open to requests for flexible or part-time working; and we encourage open and regular conversations about work-life balance.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Briefing Pack for Applicants - Mental Health and Wellbeing Lead October 2026.pdf - 526 KB (opens in new tab)

About Barnsley Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Christian, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 874 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Barnsley Academy website
• Email address: hr@unitedlearningyorks.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/barnsley-academy

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