Wellbeing Mentor​/Nurture Lead

What skills and experience we’re looking for

The Ideal Candidate will:

• Support SEMH Needs:
  Demonstrate experience in addressing social, emotional, and mental health barriers that impact a child’s ability to access the curriculum.
• Address School Avoidance:
  Understand the underlying causes of emotionally‑based school avoidance and implement effective solutions.
• Be Trauma‑Informed:
  Utilise trauma‑informed practices and attachment‑aware strategies to provide a safe, supportive environment for our pupils.
• Deliver Targeted Interventions:
  Lead small‑group and 1:1 sessions, delivering evidence‑based programmes such as ELSA and My Happy Mind.
• Collaborate on Safeguarding:
  Undertake duties delegated by the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and utilise screening tools (e.g., Erase, Contextual Safeguarding, and Neglect).
• Use Wellbeing Assessment Tools:
  Administer and utilise emotional literacy and wellbeing assessments for individuals and groups of children (e.g., SDQs, Me and My Feelings questionnaire and Southampton/GL Emotional Literacy Assessment).
• Collaborate with and refer to external agencies:
  Consult with external agencies such as the Mental Health Support Team or CLASP, complete referrals and implement any advice as necessary.
• Build Strong Relationships:
  Create social stories and foster respectful, positive connections with children, parents and colleagues, including gathering the ‘Voice of the Child’ where appropriate.
• Promote School Values:
  Emb ait our school motto: “To be the best we can in mind, body, and spirit.”

• A very supportive, caring team.
• A happy school community where respect and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do.
• Talented Governors and Trustees, who know the school well and are fully supportive of work‑life balance.
• Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (counselling services, GP anytime, musculoskeletal services).
• Eye care vouchers.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Free annual flu jab.

We are excited to offer the opportunity to an exceptional candidate to join our dedicated pastoral team at Monks Coppenhall Academy and Nursery as a Wellbeing Mentor/Nurture Lead. This pivotal role will complement our existing support network, which includes a  Family Link Worker, a Behaviour Mentor, a part‑time Art‑Based Therapy Practitioner and a team of Teaching Assistants delivering emotional literacy sessions.

If you feel that this role and our school may be right for you, we would very much like to receive your application.

To apply, please٨ complete the AAT application form, attaching, where requested, a statement of no more than two sides க A4, identifying clearly how you meet the Person Specification.

If you have any queries or would like an informal discussion about the role, please do not hesitate to contact the Principal, Mr Carl Leech.

Closing date for applications – Tuesday 27th January. Interview date – Tuesday 3rd February.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children और यrequires all staff and volunteers منا share this commitment. References will be taken up for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure.