Job Description

School Health and Wellbeing Officer

Outwood Academy Normanby

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary (Actual Salary): Grade 5, SCP 9 (£18,695, - £19,845)

Contract: Part-time/Permanent

Working Pattern: 30 Hours per week , Monday to Friday, 8.00am until 2.30pm,Term Time only plus 5 days

About the Role:

Outwood Academy Normanby is looking for a dedicated and empathetic Health and Wellbeing Officer to champion the holistic care of our school community.

In this pivotal role, you will be a frontline advocate for student welfare. You won't just be managing health, you’ll be directly contributing to transforming the lives and futures of young people within our community.

Key Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): 1. Medical & First Aid Management

• Lead First Aid Provision: Act as the primary point of contact for medical assistance for both students and staff.
• Clinical Administration: Manage the storage and administration of medicines, maintain accurate medical databases, and ensure first aid supplies are fully stocked.
• Healthcare Planning: Produce and manage Individual Healthcare Plans and support students with SEND.

2. Mental Health & Emotional Support

• Direct Intervention: Provide one-to-one drop-in sessions for identified students needing consistent emotional support.
• Crisis Management: Provide students with a calm and grounded presence during moments of acute emotional distress for students.
• Specialist Referrals: Facilitate and support onward referrals to external specialist services to ensure no child falls through the gaps.
• Strategic Support: Contribute to SEND support plans specifically where mental health concerns are a barrier to learning.
• Safe Spaces: Lead the development and maintenance of "Safe Spaces" within the academy to provide students with a sanctuary for regulation.

3. Cultivating a Positive Health Culture

• Community Engagement: Plan and lead health events, including drop-in sessions for parents and carers to strengthen the school-home link.
• Advocacy & Education: Promote national and contextual health initiatives (e.g., substance abuse awareness, obesity prevention) through assemblies, Personal Development (PD) sessions, and academy events.
• Student Voice: Launch and lead a "Healthy Schools" student group, ensuring that pupils have a direct say in the health and wellbeing culture of their academy.

About You

We are looking for an individual who recognises that in our specific context, health and wellbeing are the fundamental prerequisites for learning. You will be a bridge between our school, our families, and the wider community, ensuring that no student falls through the cracks due to health or emotional barriers.

• Qualifications: You must be a qualified First Aider or be willing to undergo immediate training.
• Experience: Experience working within a school environment is highly desirable.

• Attributes: You are empathetic, resilient, and possess the ability to remain calm under pressure while managing medical or emotional crises. Strong communication skills are essential.

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A message about Outwood Academy Normanby from our Principal:

Thank you for your interest in joining Outwood Academy Normanby. We are delighted you are considering joining our team and I am proud to share more about our academy, our community, and the exciting opportunities that await you here.

Outwood Academy Normanby serves the communities of Normanby, South Bank, Grangetown and Eston in Teesside. These are communities with a rich history and a strong sense of local pride. Like many areas, they also face socio-economic challenges. This context means that our students arrive with a diverse range of experiences and starting points. This presents a unique and deeply rewarding opportunity for educators who are passionate about making a real difference.

At Outwood Academy Normanby it is our clear intent that all students deserve every opportunity to reach their full potential. This unwavering belief drives everything we do. We are committed to providing a high-quality education that equips our students with the knowledge, skills, and determination they need to succeed in life.

Working at Outwood Academy Normanby is not without its challenges. You will be teaching and nurturing students who may have experienced significant disadvantages, and who may require additional support to overcome barriers to learning. You will need to be adaptable, resilient, and possess a genuine commitment to inclusive practices. You will need to be creative in your approach to teaching and learning, and be willing to go the extra mile to ensure every student thrives.

However, the rewards of working in this community are immense. Seeing the progress our students make, witnessing their confidence grow, and knowing that you have played a part in shaping their futures is an incredibly powerful and fulfilling experience. We are a close-knit and supportive staff team who are dedicated to working together to achieve the best outcomes for our students. We invest heavily in the professional development of our staff, providing opportunities for growth and advancement within the Outwood Family of Schools.

We always recruit passionate and dedicated individuals who share our vision and are committed to making a tangible and sustained difference to the lives of our students. If you are ready to embrace the challenges and celebrate the rewards of working in our community, we would be delighted to receive your application.

We encourage you to visit our website to learn more about our academy and our values, and welcome visits to our school to meet with me and our team.

Mark Robinson

Please contact our HR team on k.logan@normanby.outwood.com should you wish to visit the school and have a tour of the department to see what we have to offer. If you share our vision of “Students First”, then why not join our family?

Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).

What will we do for you?

We offer a supportive package focusing on professional advancement, secure benefits, and work-life balance:

• Secure Pay & Pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.

• Training & Progression: Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.

• Flexibility & Leave: Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits (with no qualifying period), and 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays for non-term time staff. (Holiday for part-time staff is calculated on a pro-rata basis)

• Wellbeing & Perks: Dedicated mental well-being strategy, free on-site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

If you are looking for a rewarding, supportive role where you can truly make an impact, we encourage you to apply now.

• Further Information on employee benefits can be found Click Here

• To find our more about working for Outwood and to read a message from our CEO please Click Here

Note: If applying from an external job board, please click 'Apply' to access the working links on the Outwood Careers page

Please note, we reserve the right to close advertisements early, either on the advertised closing date, or sooner if required.

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.