Health Lead - Whole School (Gildredge House)

Hours of work: 35

Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only

(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: Friday 03 July 2026

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

Gildredge House

Compton Place Road

Eastbourne

East Sussex

BN20 8AB

Phone: 01323 400650

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.gildredgehouse.org.uk/ ; https://www.gildredgehouse.org.uk/home/contact-us/staff-vacancies/

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.

• Do you want to be part of a school where your contribution is valued and celebrated?

• Do you want to have a positive impact on student mental health and wellbeing?

• Do you want to join a staff team that is diverse, collegiate and respected?

If you are an experienced and committed practitioner - with a passion for supporting all students - we want to hear from you.

Working across the Primary and Secondary phases of this all through school enables you to have the opportunity to contribute to our students’ long-term health and wellbeing, working closely with colleagues throughout the school, to ensure that students receive the right support at the right time.

You will work closely with the Deputy Head Teacher for Behaviour, Attitudes and Safeguarding, as well as the wider Pastoral Support Team in both phases of the school. You’ll play a strategic role in developing, implementing and reviewing the whole school health strategy, encompassing mental health, physical health, first aid and medical needs.

A substantial level of experience of working with children and young people in an educational or pastoral context is essential.

At Gildredge House, each individual is known and valued. Students are inspired to discover their passions and realise their academic potential. You will join a strong team of inspirational teachers in an exciting environment where learning is fun and purposeful.

Gildredge House offers:

• continuity of education for students aged 4+

• an expectation of high academic standards and ready to learn behaviours

• excellent pastoral care

• a range of extra-curricular activities

• parent and community involvement

• a positive team ethos

As an employee of the school, you would benefit from:

• Aa two-week break in the Autumn Term, allowing for holidays to be taken out of peak season.

• A supportive induction programme for new staff to the school

• Investment in your career development through appropriate, regular CPD

• Support and mentoring by a strong Senior Leadership Team and other experienced leaders

• Access to a full employee assistance programme, in support of wellbeing

• TPS Pension Scheme

• Complimentary tea and coffee in our staffroom

• On-site parking

We welcome visits from prospective candidates and invite you to contact us at [email protected]

A full job information pack is available from our website, together with the relevant application form:

https://www.gildredgehouse.org.uk/home/contact-us/staff-vacancies/

Job Description

Additional Information

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.