Student Wellbeing Advisor
The Pingle Academy, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 0QA9 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
16 July 2026 at 9am
Date listed
2 July 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
- £24,313.85 - £25,939.84 Annually (FTE) (£28,142 - £30,024 FTE)
Student Wellbeing Advisor job summary
The Pingle Academy
Location: Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 7J
The Pingle Academy is proud to be part of the Affinity Learning Partnership, a growing Multi Academy Trust currently based across Staffordshire and Derbyshire. Our Trust comprises three secondary and four primary academies, each committed to raising aspirations and securing exceptional outcomes for every student.
At The Pingle Academy, we are on an ambitious and exciting journey to further improve standards and outcomes in our pursuit of excellence. We firmly believe that strong behaviour systems underpin high-quality teaching and learning. Clear routines and high expectations enable teachers to focus on their craft and ensure that every lesson offers students the very best educational experience.
We also recognise that children thrive when they are nurtured, known and valued. High-quality pastoral care, wellbeing and support is therefore central to our work and essential to supporting the holistic development of each student. To strengthen this provision, we seek to appoint a caring, energetic and positive individual who is committed to making a difference every day by supporting the health, wellbeing and safety of our students.
Visitors to our Academy comment on the warm welcome, calm atmosphere, and the supportive ethos. We are a community committed to inspiring one another to be the best we can be in everything we do. Our vision is clear: every child and young person in our care deserves the opportunity to fulfil their potential, regardless of background or starting point.
At The Pingle Academy, we believe in working hard, being kind and choosing wisely. We are privileged to serve a community where we can make a genuine difference to children’s lives and futures each day.
The role:
We seek a compassionate, organised and proactive individual with experience in first aid, healthcare or student support. We are seeking a dedicated Student Wellbeing Advisor to join our team and play a vital role in promoting the health, safety and wellbeing of our school community.
Working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead, SENDCo, senior leaders and staff, you will provide high-quality medical care, wellbeing support and safeguarding assistance, ensuring students receive the care they need to thrive.
Key Responsibilities
As our Student Wellbeing Advisor, you will:
Provide first aid, emergency medical support and health advice to students and staff.
Assess illness and injuries, administer prescribed medication and maintain accurate medical records including the administration of new Individual health care plans ensuring information is accurately recorded on medical tracker and disseminated to staff as appropriate.
Support students with medical conditions including diabetes, epilepsy, ADHD and severe allergies, following Academy policies and national guidance.
Ensure first aid equipment and medical rooms are safe, secure, fully stocked and compliant.
Promote health education and wellbeing across the Academy through advice, displays and awareness initiatives.
Work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead to identify, report and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns.
Accompany students to hospital when required and liaise sensitively with parents and carers.
Maintain accident reports and provide health and safety data to senior leaders.
Support staff with medical guidance, first aid provision and training compliance.
Provide compassionate support to students, families and colleagues during times of distress or bereavement.
We're looking for someone who has:
A recognised First Aid qualification (or willingness to obtain one).
Experience working in a school, healthcare or wellbeing setting.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
The ability to remain calm, professional and reassuring in emergency situations.
Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection and confidentiality.
Experience maintaining accurate records and working within GDPR requirements.
A genuine commitment to promoting the wellbeing, safety and inclusion of every student.
This is an opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of young people every day. You'll be joining a supportive team that values professionalism, compassion and collaboration, where your expertise will help create a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for all.
Why Work for Affinity?
At Affinity, we pride ourselves on being a great place to work, a workplace where everyone belongs, progresses, and thrives. We recognise that our colleagues are our greatest asset, and we are committed to ensuring they feel valued, supported, and empowered.
As a Trust, we are privileged to employ inspirational people who make a positive difference every day. In return, we continually strengthen our offer of a supportive, inclusive, and ambitious working environment, one that promotes mental and physical wellbeing, builds confidence, and fosters pride across our organisation.
Our People StrategyOur People Strategy is built around three core pillars:
Belongs - Equality, Diversity and InclusionWe cultivate an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity, champions equality, and ensures all staff feel respected, valued, and genuinely part of our community.
Progresses - Staff Development and CPDOur Professional Growth Model empowers colleagues to take ownership of their development. Our strong investment in CPD sets us apart and ensures every colleague has the opportunity to grow and succeed.
Thrives - WellbeingWe know that mental and physical wellbeing are essential to feeling supported and performing well. That’s why we place strong emphasis on creating an environment where colleagues feel healthy, valued, and able to thrive.
What are the Benefits of Joining Affinity?Investment in your professional development and CPD through our Professional Growth Model
Removal of performance-related pay
A commitment to dignity and respect in the workplace
Opportunities for collaborative working through leadership and staff networks
A Trust-wide approach to reducing workload
Wellbeing initiatives supported by our Wellbeing Champion Network
- One dedicated wellbeing day per academic year
In addition to these core benefits, we also provide an excellent wider package that includes:
Employee Assistance Programme and mental health support services
Access to Benenden Health’s self-pay private healthcare service
Discounted gym membership with Everyone Active
Cycle to Work scheme
BHSF health cash plan
Eye care vouchers
Flu vaccination vouchers
- Generous pension schemes through Teachers Pensions and the Local Government Pension Scheme
Additional Information:
Please note that we do not hold a sponsorship licence and, therefore, are unable to employ individuals residing outside of the UK or candidates living within the UK who require continued sponsorship to work in the UK.
Please note: Completed applications should be received by 09:00am of the closing date. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Please ensure to regularly check your junk/spam folder for any correspondence in relation to the progress of your application. Due to the volume of applications we receive, it is not policy to give individual feedback at this stage.
We welcome a broad range of perspectives with a commitment to equality of opportunity by recruiting a diverse workforce, and creating an inclusive environment and a culture of belonging for everyone in Affinity Learning Partnership. Therefore, we encourage applications from underrepresented communities irrespective of age, disability, race, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, marriage or civil partnership status, or neurodivergent status. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible through the recruitment process should this be required.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.
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 The Pingle Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1363 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- The Pingle Academy website
The Pingle Academy is a successful and well-respected comprehensive school which became an academy in May 2017 as part of Affinity Learning Partnership. We currently cater for 1429 students aged 11–19 and have been over-subscribed for the past five years. The academy enjoys an excellent reputation.
Our academy is truly inclusive and includes Enhanced Resource Sections for students with mild learning difficulties and students with more complex needs. In addition, we have our own alternative provision, which caters for a small number of students who find mainstream classes challenging. Our staff share responsibility for creating a safe and pleasant place to learn and work and are proud of our efforts to educate and care for all our students, whatever their abilities, to ensure that every student’s potential is fulfilled.
We are proud of our caring and inclusive community, and our values of WORK HARD, BE KIND, CHOOSE WISELY are present in all aspects of academy life.
In 2019, the academy enjoyed its best-ever results both at GCSE and A Level. In October 2021, OFSTED judged the academy as GOOD in all areas.
Our priority is to help parents/carers prepare their children for adult lives in a rapidly changing world. We aim to provide a broad and stimulating curriculum; we set high expectations for work and behaviour, and we encourage students to aspire to these standards with confidence.
We value our staff, ensuring that we look after and care for their wellbeing through professional development, mental health provision and supporting staff with their workload.
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