Staff Wellbeing and Activities Co-ordinator

The successful candidate for the role of Staff Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator will be based at Bedford Academy. The role will involve organising staff wellbeing activities for all teaching and support staff that work within Bedford Borough Schools. The post is for 37 hours per week, term time with an additional 3 weeks (to cover holiday activities and to provide further planning time), the candidate needs to be able to work flexibly to cover evening and weekend events. There is the option to work remotely where appropriate and a need to travel across Bedford to attend meetings and events., To work with key stakeholders to improve the recruitment and retention of staff in the Bedford Borough schools by designing a program of social and wellbeing activities

• To be the strategic lead coordinating staff dedicated events and activities that aid and promote positive mental health and wellbeing for those working in education


• To ensure continuous improvement in the quality of provision in the specific areas of responsibility so that these are outstanding, and develop our workforce


• To motivate and inspire others by example, by being an exceptional coordinator and a high performing and reliable member of staff
  
  HEART Academies Trust formed in 2017 and currently consists of one secondary school, Bedford Academy and three partner primary schools, Cauldwell, Shackleton and Shortstown. Together we serve more than 2500 pupils aged from 2 to 18 years.


We are a non-profit making charitable company sponsored by the Harpur Trust, one of the largest charities in the UK. With a proven track-record in education through their ownership and management of four Harpur Trust private schools in Bedford and as a sponsor of Bedford Academy since its creation in 2010, they are the perfect partner to support HEART Academies Trust as we grow.

HEART Academies Trust supports continuity of education within the community. Adopting a 'stronger together' approach and a commitment to positive collaboration enables each academy within the Trust to celebrate what they already do well whilst providing opportunities to ensure continued development and improvement across all academies within the Trust.

As part of HEART Academies Trust, staff are valued and supported, allowing them to contribute fully to the wider school community. Our commitment to staff development and wellbeing is paramount.

• Flexible working options.


• CPD pathways, career progression, secondment and shadowing opportunities.


• £200 Refer a friend scheme, tech scheme and cycle to work scheme.


• Employee assist programme.


• Generous pension and a competitive salary.


• Free gym, shower and parking facilities.


• Free tea, coffee, breakfast and eye tests.


• An exceptional ECT induction programme and support.


• An open and collaborative working environment with an inclusive workplace


• Regular training and development programmes and celebration of staff success.


• Individual laptops for teaching staff.


• An excellent catering provision.


• A commitment to environmental sustainability.