Pupil Wellbeing Officer

Gusford Community Primary School, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9LQ

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  2 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  10 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £29,555.68 - £32,805.82 Annually (Actual) ALT Grade G Point 20-24 £32,046-£35,570 - Annually (FTE)

Pupil Wellbeing Officer job summary

Supporting every pupil to feel safe, valued and ready to thrive

Championing pupil wellbeing at the heart of school life. We are looking for a committed and compassionate professional to support the wellbeing of our pupils, ensuring they feel safe, valued and ready to learn. This role sits at the centre of our pastoral approach, working closely with staff, families and external agencies to identify need, provide targeted support and remove barriers to learning. It offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day, helping to build a positive, inclusive environment where every child can thrive. The successful candidate will bring empathy, resilience and strong communication skills, alongside a proactive and collaborative approach to supporting young people.

Job Title: Pupil Wellbeing Officer

Location: Gusford Primary School

Contract: Permanent, Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week, 42 weeks per year

Salary: ALT Grade G Point 20-24 £29,555.68-£32,805.82 - Annually (Actual)

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support for pupils’ emotional wellbeing, identifying needs and delivering appropriate interventions

• Work collaboratively with staff, families and external agencies to support pupils facing barriers to learning

• Monitor and record pupil wellbeing, maintaining accurate and confidential documentation

• Contribute to a positive, inclusive school environment that promotes safeguarding and wellbeing

• Support the development and implementation of wellbeing strategies and pastoral initiatives across the school

Why Join Our Trust?

• Belong to a compassionate and inclusive trust that values you and the role you play.
• Join an experienced group of people that are fully dedicated to delivering the best for our children.
• Gain access to our VivUp employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and local government pension scheme.

Contact

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more info, please contact Carmen Hopkins, Deputy Headteacher, at: chopkins@gusfordprimary.net

The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.

The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 6 months’ probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.

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

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.

About Gusford Community Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 531 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Gusford Community Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/gusford-community-primary-school-ipswich

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