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How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?
Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).
If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!
Location: Heath Farm School, Ashford TN27 0AX
Salary: Up to £28,000.00 per annum depending on experience (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
Start: September 2025
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Wellbeing Support Lead to join our close-knit team at Heath Farm School, part of Acorn Education.
About the role
The post holder will lead and coordinate the daily operational services provided by the Wellbeing Team. This will involve taking an active role in providing these resources but also supporting team members in their own responsibilities and work under the instruction / guidance of the SLT.
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Wellbeing Support Team including line management of Wellbeing Support Workers and coordinating individual Wellbeing Support Interventions (WSIs), ensuring that deployment is effective, monitored, and reviewed.
Support the welfare, development, and behaviour of all pupils, enabling access to learning and ensuring the application of school policies, modeling high standards of intervention when supporting pupils.
Adhere to and support the structures responding to Wellbeing Service Referrals and participate in weekly meetings as directed by the Headteacher, Deputy Head: Wellbeing, and/or SENCo.
Who we are looking for
* A deep conviction that every child can achieve and reach their potential;
* A strong belief in Trauma Informed Practice;
* The belief that all children deserve a life of choice and opportunity;
* Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment;
About Us
Heath Farm is an independent SEN school offering a stimulating environment where pupils can make progress and succeed. We support pupils with diverse needs, including social, emotional, learning difficulties, and mental health issues, helping them achieve positive outcomes.
Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education, part of Outcomes First Group, committed to innovative approaches and measurable outcomes.
We are proud to be a certified ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year in 2024.
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with optional increased contributions
* Access to mental health support and health checks
And a market-leading benefits platform, Vista, offering:
* Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* Discount options in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work Schemes
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
* Family Growth Support including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility treatments
Our role makes a positive impact on pupils’ lives, giving you a meaningful and rewarding career.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive many suitable applications.
*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, providing more personal time. The 4DWW is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.
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