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Mental Health and Wellbeing Manager • Lymm
LYMM HIGH SCHOOL
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with LYMM HIGH SCHOOL.
LYMM HIGH SCHOOL
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1. Can you tell us about your background in mental health support or counseling? What specific experiences have prepared you for this role? Can you tell us about your background in mental health support or counseling? What specific experiences have prepared you for this role?
2. What qualifications and training do you hold that are relevant to working with children and young people in a school setting? What qualifications and training do you hold that are relevant to working with children and young people in a school setting?
3. Have you previously worked in a school environment? If so, what did you find most rewarding and challenging about that experience? Have you previously worked in a school environment? If so, what did you find most rewarding and challenging about that experience?
4. What do you perceive to be the key responsibilities of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Manager in a school setting? What do you perceive to be the key responsibilities of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Manager in a school setting?
5. How would you assess the emotional and mental health needs of students? What tools or methods would you use? How would you assess the emotional and mental health needs of students? What tools or methods would you use?
6. What strategies would you employ to design and implement effective emotional wellbeing programs tailored to the needs of students? What strategies would you employ to design and implement effective emotional wellbeing programs tailored to the needs of students?
7. Can you give an example of a successful program or intervention you have developed in the past? What was the outcome? Can you give an example of a successful program or intervention you have developed in the past? What was the outcome?
8. How do you plan to work alongside the Designated Mental Health Lead and the Pastoral Team to ensure a coordinated approach to student wellbeing? How do you plan to work alongside the Designated Mental Health Lead and the Pastoral Team to ensure a coordinated approach to student wellbeing?
9. Can you provide an example of a time when you had to collaborate with other professionals (teachers, parents, or external agencies) to support a child’s mental health? How did you navigate any challenges? Can you provide an example of a time when you had to collaborate with other professionals (teachers, parents, or external agencies) to support a child’s mental health? How did you navigate any challenges?
10. What approach would you take if a student is resistant to engaging with wellbeing services or programs? What approach would you take if a student is resistant to engaging with wellbeing services or programs?
11. How do you handle sensitive situations involving students who may be facing severe emotional distress or crises? How do you handle sensitive situations involving students who may be facing severe emotional distress or crises?
12. How do you ensure that your mental health interventions are inclusive and sensitive to the diverse backgrounds of students? How do you ensure that your mental health interventions are inclusive and sensitive to the diverse backgrounds of students?
13. What importance do you place on cultural competence in mental health support, especially in a school setting? Can you provide an example of how you've applied this in your work? What importance do you place on cultural competence in mental health support, especially in a school setting? Can you provide an example of how you've applied this in your work?
14. How would you measure the effectiveness of the wellbeing programs you implement? What metrics or feedback systems would you use? How would you measure the effectiveness of the wellbeing programs you implement? What metrics or feedback systems would you use?
15. Can you discuss a time when you had to adapt a program based on feedback or evaluation results? What did you learn from that experience? Can you discuss a time when you had to adapt a program based on feedback or evaluation results? What did you learn from that experience?
16. What motivates you to work in the field of mental health and wellbeing, particularly with young people? What motivates you to work in the field of mental health and wellbeing, particularly with young people?
17. Why are you interested in this position at Lymm High School, and what do you hope to achieve in your role as Mental Health and Wellbeing Manager? Why are you interested in this position at Lymm High School, and what do you hope to achieve in your role as Mental Health and Wellbeing Manager?
18. How do you stay updated with current trends and research in mental health, especially as it pertains to children and adolescents? How do you stay updated with current trends and research in mental health, especially as it pertains to children and adolescents?
19. What areas of professional development are you particularly interested in pursuing in this role? What areas of professional development are you particularly interested in pursuing in this role?
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nMental Health and Wellbeing Manager with LYMM HIGH SCHOOL in Lymm, England, United Kingdom\n\nStart Date: ASAP Salary: Salary: £29,093 - £32,654 (actual pay is £25,024-£28,087) Salary Grade: NJC Grade 6 (Points 15 -22) Contract Term: Permanent Contract Type: 37 hours per week - Term Time Only plus 5 inset days We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Mental Health and Wellbeing Manager, a role working within our exceptionally committed and supportive Pastoral Team. The successful applicant will report to the Designated Mental Health Lead and work closely with the Pastoral Team to provide effective one to one/group mentoring, guidance and coaching for pupils with emotional, social and mental health needs. This role exists within the School Pastoral Team due to recognising the significant need for emotional wellbeing support for young people in this current climate. This role is an exciting opportunity to make a difference to the lives of our pupils and enhance their overall school experience through creating and leading tailored emotional wellbeing programmes and interventions. We welcome applicants from all areas of expertise, and look forward to seeing the successful candidate develop this role with guidance from the Designated Mental Health Lead to create an exciting and effective intervention programme for our pupils. Please see our website for further details. If you cannot find all the information you need to help you decide whether we are the kind of school you would be happy working in, please do let us know and we would be happy to arrange a visit. Contact recruitment@lymmhigh.org.uk with any queries. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this legal requirement. The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (formally CRB). At Lymm High School we recognise the positive value of diversity, promoting equality and celebrating inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. For further details and to apply please visit: www.lymmhigh.org.uk Closing date for application : 9am - Friday 20th September 2025 Interview Dates : TBC"}