Mental Health Coordinator

Teaching vacancies

Mental Health Coordinator

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Teaching vacancies, Gillbent, Stockport

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 29 Sep | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 1e23ff6030814aadba0d15861135d2ce

Full Job Description

  • To provide a high standard of effective, person-centred and
  • evidence based assessment of wellbeing, and intervention to students
  • To make referrals to appropriate mental health and
  • wellbeing agencies in consultation with the rest of the Pastoral Team
  • To provide assessment, planning and implementation of
  • care and monitor the effectiveness of interventions
  • To support the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
  • To provide support and supervision for mental health first
  • aiders
  • To assist in the management, development and research of
  • wellbeing
  • To provide support and training to all staff as directed with
  • regard to wellbeing interventions and signposting Duties and Responsibilities
  • To demonstrate innovative and creative practice to engage
  • with our students to enable emotional health improvement
  • To provide a high standard of care ensuring safe and
  • effective assessment and treatment
  • To support staff with training and resources, and provide
  • emotional wellbeing support, advice and consultation
  • To undertake joint risk assessments to determine
  • appropriate management, specifically related to mental health and wellbeing
  • To plan interventions and training which aim at supporting
  • wellbeing of students and staff
  • To liaise with all team members and family/carers in order to
  • provide a co-ordinated approach
  • To monitor and evaluate in order to measure progress and
  • ensure effectiveness of wellbeing support
  • To be actively involved in compiling activity programmes to
  • support wellbeing of students
  • To manage time effectively, prioritising work as required
  • To complete and maintain accurate records
  • To address issues of confidentiality, consent and sharing of
  • information throughout assessment and intervention and clearly record in students' files
  • To participate in the audit of safeguarding and wellbeing
  • across the school Professional
  • To be aware of the sensitivity required to work closely,
  • effectively and in a professional manner with students, parents/carers
  • To participate in staff meetings, individual planning
  • meetings, department meetings and liaison meeting with other professionals
  • To maintain own professional development (CPD) by
  • keeping abreast of new developments within the profession and ensure that practice is based on best available evidence
  • To monitor the anti-bullying email and to pass on
  • information to members of the Pastoral Team
  • To attend training on attendance and safeguarding
  • To be the point of contact in school for students with
  • extreme anxiety
  • To prepare paperwork for LAC meetings
  • To coordinate mental health student surveys and to deal
  • with actions arising from surveys
  • To be Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) trained
  • To have First Aid training or to show a willingness to be First
  • Aid trained
  • To contribute to the management of the medical needs of
  • our students This post is subject to Enhanced DBS disclosure. Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task may not be identified. The post holder will be expected to comply with all reasonable requests from the Headteacher to undertake work of a similar

  • In 2024, 77% of students attained a Grade 4 or above in
  • both English & Mathematics (the equivalent to the old Grade C) with 59% achieving a Grade 5 or above in both English & Mathematics
  • 87 grade 9s and 128 grade 8s were awarded to our
  • students in 2024, demonstrating exceptional attainment across a wide range of subjects
  • Exceptional results in open, Maths and English subjects

    placing us in the top 20% of similar schools nationally
  • Our school is at the cutting edge of teaching and learning and thrives on providing outstanding opportunities for the young people we serve. All our staff work to provide our young people with the skills, knowledge and understanding in order to achieve their full potential. Inspired by the example of St James, the purpose of our school is 'To educate and develop global Catholic citizens'. Our three school values of Family, Faith and Excellence are lived out every single day by staff, students and all stakeholders. The reputation of our school is exceptional within Stockport and across the Shrewsbury Diocese for academic excellence, impeccable pupil conduct and for providing outstanding additional opportunities for our young people. The result is that our young people develop into global Catholic citizens who are proud to profess their faith and who make a positive contribution to society. Atthe root of our success is ourSt James' community. This is built on strong, positive relationships between all staff, students and parents. Our parents support our school and develop their children at home whilst our dedicated staff are relentless in driving excellence by providing the best educational experiences and opportunities for our students. Underpinning this excellence are our unique values,Catholic ethos and our mission. We are inspired and driven by the Gospel where we are told: 'With Godallthings are possible' (Matthew 19:26). Commitment to safeguarding