Director of Wellbeing

The Yehudi Menuhin School seeks to appoint a Director of Wellbeing to lead on the wellbeing of pupils and staff at one of the world’s most renowned specialist music schools. The position would suit those with a career in education or mental health and the post holder will be a key member of the school’s Leadership Team.

This is a permanent, full-time role (term-time only however some availability during the holidays). Salary of £65,000-£70,000 per annum.

Start date: April or September 2026

Job Specification/Key Areas of Responsibility

• Fulfil the role of the school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Lead on pastoral matters and student voice.
• Deliver the school’s PSHE/RSE curriculum.
• Develop the staff wellbeing programme.
• Manage the wellbeing team of School Nurse, Counsellor and Tutors.
• Work with outside agencies to safeguard pupils’ wellbeing.

Duties listed are not exhaustive; all members of staff are expected to undertake duties reasonably required by the Head.

Key Personal Specifications
• Experience in working with young people in pastoral and mental health issues.
• Appreciation of the particular emotional health needs of young artists.
• Deep knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and compliance matters.
• Compassion, empathy, kindness, patience and humour.
• Excellent organisational skills and a meticulous eye for detail.
• Cultural sensitivity and inclusivity, valuing diversity within an international school setting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust with pupils, staff and families.
• Degree or equivalent professional qualification in pastoral care, education, social work, counselling or other related field.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development related to student wellbeing and mental health.
• Delight in teamwork and love of collaboration and community.
• Unwavering professionalism and respect for confidentiality.

The School is registered with the DBS and successful applicants will be required to complete successfully the Disclosure Procedure at Enhanced level. It is an offence for a person barred from working with children to apply for this post.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Our full Safeguarding/Child Protection Policy can be found here.

The Yehudi Menuhin School is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

For full details about the role, please review the Candidate Information Pack by clicking on the link below:

Candidate-Pack-for-Director-of-Wellbeing-January-2026.pdf

If you would like to apply for the role, please complete our application form by clicking on the link below:

YMS Application Form | Yehudi Menuhin School

The deadline for applications is Friday 20th February 2026 and interviews are expected to take place on Thursday 26th February 2026.