Job profile

Start date: 26th May 2025 

37 hours per week, term time plus one week in the school holidays  

£30,000 per annum Full time Equivalent, actual salary £23,769.23 per annum

About Bedford Girls’ School 

At Bedford Girls’ School, we believe in empowering our students to become confident, compassionate, and accomplished individuals who aspire to change the world around them.  We achieve outstanding academic excellence and are dedicated to offering a truly holistic education.  

Are you passionate about the wellbeing of young people and ready to make a meaningful difference in their school experience? Join Bedford Girls’ School as our Wellbeing Officer, supporting students in Years 7 to 11 with care, compassion, and dedication. 

About the Role: 

As a key member of our pastoral team, you’ll offer a daily point of contact for students’ wellbeing needs, helping to create a safe, supportive environment where girls can thrive. You’ll play a vital role in: 

• Providing day-to-day support for pupils with wellbeing concerns. 

• Manage and oversee the school’s Wellbeing Room, ensuring it is a welcoming, safe, and supportive space for students.  

• Supporting pastoral strategy and administration in collaboration with Heads of Year. 

• Liaising with parents and staff to ensure joined-up care for each student. 

• Helping to improve pupil attendance and engagement. 

• Supporting pupils through exam periods and managing the counselling appointment bookings.  

What we’re looking for: 

• Someone with experience supporting young people (especially KS3–KS4) 

• A compassionate communicator with strong emotional intelligence 

• A team player who can also work independently with initiative 

• An organiser with attention to detail and pastoral sensitivity  

Why Join Us? 
Be part of an outstanding forward-looking school who have an ambitious vision to develop the next generation of creative thinkers, change-makers and problem-solvers. Become a member of a friendly inclusive community which values its employees, offering opportunities for professional development and growth. We offer a wide range of benefits including, excellent pension scheme, life insurance, hospital surgical treatment insurance, and a cash plan scheme that includes a variety of wellbeing benefits.   

Closing date: Wednesday 16th April 2025 at 9am 

Interview Date: Thursday 24th April 2025 

Applicants are encouraged to apply early as immediate interviews are available for exceptional candidates.  We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.  

Any internal candidates must apply through Employee Self Service.  

At Bedford Girls’ School, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive working environment.  We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.  We believe that a diverse team enriches our school community and helps us better meet the needs of our students.  

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).  The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants.  

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.