Wellbeing Support Lead (PHSE)

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Silver Linings Therapeutic School

Join a team changing the story for young people

Opening September 2026, Silver Linings Therapeutic School is a new specialist setting supporting pupils aged 11–16 with social, emotional and mental health needs, trauma backgrounds and neurodiversity.

Located in NG16 6NA, our school offers a therapeutic, relationship-based approach to education, where learning is built on safety, connection and trust.

We believe young people thrive when they are truly understood. That is why therapy is embedded across the entire school experience, not delivered separately.

We offer:

• Small class sizes
• Therapeutic practice embedded in all learning
• Training in trauma-informed approaches
• Opportunity to help shape a brand-new school
• Strong staff wellbeing focus
• Staff lunch provided
• Staff parking
• Opportunities for progression as the school grows

If you want to work somewhere where relationships matter more than routines, Silver Linings could be the place for you.

Start: September 2026

About the Role

We are seeking a Wellbeing Support Lead to join our therapeutic team and deliver our PHSE and wellbeing curriculum.

This role is central to our approach — supporting pupils to develop emotional literacy, resilience, healthy relationships and life skills.

You will work closely with the pastoral and therapeutic teams to ensure wellbeing is embedded throughout school life.

Key responsibilities

• Plan & deliver PHSE and wellbeing programmes
• Support emotional regulation strategies
• Work closely with pupils needing additional wellbeing support
• Collaborate with therapists and teaching staff
• Support whole-school wellbeing initiatives

We are looking for someone with experience in:

• youth wellbeing
• counselling or therapeutic work
• SEMH support
• pastoral leadership

Please contact Cate Tumman at cate@silverliningsed.co.uk for an application pack.

This vacancy may close earlier than the advertised date if we receive enough suitable applications, so early application is encouraged.

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.