Wellbeing Practitioner

Job description

Job title and organisation: Wellbeing Practitioner - Leeds City Academy
Salary: C3 19 - 22. Actual salary £27,756 - £28,984
Hours: 37 hours per week, term time only plus 5 days
Contract: Permanent
Location: Leeds City Academy
Closing Date and Time: Friday 9th September 2026 at 9am

This is an extremely exciting time to be joining Leeds City Academy, one of the most rapidly improving schools within the Leeds area and county of West Yorkshire. We are an 11-16 academy and one of four schools within White Rose Academies Trust, a trust recognised nationally for its ground-breaking and transformational impact on the lives of the young people it serves. The academy had a Section 5 Inspection in May 2019 achieving an overall Good judgement with Leadership and Management judged as Outstanding.

Our highly motivated and talented students are at the very centre of everything we do and the shared mission of all our stakeholders is to work 'In Partnership' in securing the aspirations and ambitions of every one of our young people. Our academy is a unique and truly inspirational place to work, enhanced by our wonderful students who come from a diverse range of cultures, heritage and experiences; a significant proportion of students speak English as an additional language.

Please apply if you wish to work for a Multi Academy Trust which values and supports the next move in your career.

Role:

The Wellbeing Practitioner will play a key role in enhancing and developing emotional wellbeing and mental health support for children, young people, and their families at Leeds City Academy. Working closely with the School Counsellor and the Arch Leader, the postholder will manage and support an active caseload of students requiring intervention, delivering evidence-based support through both one-to-one and group sessions. The role also includes acting as a Mental Health First Aider, providing immediate support where needed, and contributing to the wider school community by delivering staff training focused on wellbeing and mental health awareness.

White Rose Academies Trust is a local trust dedicated to raising and fulfilling the ambitions of young people. Our academies throughout Leeds are at the heart of the communities they serve, which is why we are committed to delivering an outstanding education to every one of our students.

The trust employs over 500 outstanding professionals who are committed to unlocking the potential of the next generation. Our CPD Programme is focused on innovation, leadership development and delivery of excellence for vulnerable groups. Our Beginner Teacher Programme is amongst the best in the region. We are on a significant journey which will see all of our schools Ofsted rated as World Class within five years.

Closing Date: Friday 4 th September 2026, 9am

Shortlisting Date: Friday 4 th September 2026, 9am

Interview Date: Week commencing 7 th September 2026

To apply, please visit Wellbeing Practitioner at Leeds City Academy, Leeds, West Yorkshire | MyNewTerm

White Rose Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expects all staff and volunteers to share the commitment. Appointments will be subject to Safer Recruitment Procedures and an enhanced DBS check.

Please note this role will involve contact with children and you will be engaging in regulated activity. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds. Applications are welcome from all, irrespective of sex, sexuality, race, religion, marital status, age or disability.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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