Well-being Practitioner, Severn Vale School

Grade H – Points 14-25  (£29540  - £36363 FTE. Pro rata salary will be dependent on number of days)

8:00am – 4:00pm for 3 or 4 days a week (Days to discussed at interview, but please specify your preference in your application letter).  39 weeks per year (term time + inset)

Severn Vale School is an Academy which provides an inclusive secondary education for students aged 11-16, that delivers strong student outcomes through high quality teaching and outstanding pastoral care.  The school is proud of its inclusive credentials and, in an area that has retained selection, subscribe instinctively to the comprehensive ideal. 

We are looking for an empathetic and dedicated Wellbeing Practitioner to join our Wellbeing Team at Severn Vale School.  The successful candidate will work as part of a team with two other wellbeing practitioners, providing professional support to students experiencing emotional, social, and mental health challenges. As a key part of our Wellbeing Team, you will deliver one-to-one sessions, group sessions, help with crisis management and promote mental health awareness across the school community.

The successful applicant will hold a relevant qualification (e.g. Level 3 or above certificate in counselling) OR have experience working in a mental health/wellbeing setting with children or adults.  You will have experience working with children and adolescents, demonstrating effective interpersonal, organisational and administrative skills. You will have a clear understanding of the challenges faced by young people including the impact of social media, family dynamics and peer relationships. You will be a confident, autonomous practitioner who is able to adapt the intervention to the needs of the individual student.

In return we offer a comprehensive well-being provision including:  

• Employee Assistance Programme  
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Mental Health First Aiders  
• Funded counselling sessions including regular reflective supervision  
• In-house menopause support group  
• Long service awards   
• Gym membership  
• Funded flu vaccinations and sight tests  
• A varied programme of well-being activities and club

Prospective candidates are welcome to contact us or visit the school before making an application. Please contact recruitment@severnvaleschool.com for details.  

To apply please complete and return the application form (available from the school website www.severnvaleschool.com), together with a covering letter, to recruitment@severnvaleschool.com.

Closing date: Sunday 11 October 2026

Interview date: Thursday 15 October

Start date: ASAP

Severn Vale School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Our safeguarding policy can be found on our website.  Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance, as the role will involve regulated activity in addition to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a certificate of good conduct where applicable.  This position is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) which requires you to disclose all spent convictions and cautions except those which are ‘protected’ under Police Act 1997 – Part V and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) and are not subject to disclosure to employers on DBS certificates and cannot be taken into account.  It is an offence to apply for this role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.