Pupil Wellbeing officer
Comberton Village College, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 7DU26 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
8 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
13 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,537.00 - £33,699.00 Annually (FTE) NJC Scale 6, point 18 to 22 (£31,537 to £33,699 per annum FTE). Actual salary £27,049.04 per annum on point 18.
Pupil Wellbeing officer job summary
THE VACANCY
Salary: NJC Scale 6, point 18 to 22 (£31,537 to £33,699 per annum FTE). Actual salary £27,049.04 per annum on point 18.
Contract: Permanent. 37 hours per week Monday to Thursday 08.00 to 16.00 and Friday 08.00 to 15.30. Term time plus 5 training days (39 weeks per year)
Start date: 1 September 2026
Place of work: Comberton Village College, Comberton, Cambridgeshire
Are you passionate about supporting young people to thrive, both physically and emotionally? This is a rewarding opportunity to play a central role in safeguarding, wellbeing and pastoral care within a highly successful and caring school community.
We are seeking a committed and compassionate Pupil Wellbeing Officer to join our pastoral team. This role is ideal for someone who values the importance of health, wellbeing and safeguarding, and who can provide both medical support and wider pastoral care to pupils across the school.
Why join our school as a Pupil Wellbeing Officer?
A vital role at the heart of student wellbeing: You will provide high-quality medical care, oversee the day-to-day running of the medical room, and play a key role in promoting healthy lifestyles and supporting pupils’ physical and emotional needs.
A strong culture of care and safeguarding: Working as part of our safeguarding and pastoral team, you will contribute to early intervention, support vulnerable pupils and help ensure every child feels safe, supported and able to succeed.
A varied and rewarding position: From first aid provision and care plans to wellbeing support and liaison with families and external agencies, no two days are the same.
A collaborative and supportive environment: You will work closely with pastoral staff, senior leaders and external professionals to coordinate care and deliver meaningful support for our pupils.
What we are looking for
Experience working with young people and understanding their health and wellbeing needs
Current First Aid training (or willingness to obtain)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organisational skills and ability to remain calm under pressure
Empathy, discretion and professionalism
Strong understanding of safeguarding
What we offer
A school culture that places wellbeing at its centre
A supportive pastoral and safeguarding team
Ongoing professional development
A positive working environment with engaged students
We are a highly successful, community comprehensive school located just outside Cambridge, with a strong reputation for academic excellence and pastoral care.
If you are committed to making a difference and have the skills to support young people’s health and wellbeing, we would be delighted to hear from you.
For further details on Comberton Village College, please visit our website - www.combertonvc.org
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Comberton Village College
- School type
- Academies, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1962 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Comberton Village College website
Please note that listings under Comberton Village College may be for other schools within The Cam Academy Trust.
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Jeavons Wood Primary School, Cambourne
Melbourn Village College, Melbourn
Offord Primary School, Offord D'Arcy
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Thongsley Fields Primary School, Huntingdon
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