Pupil Well‑being and ELSA Coordinator (Surbiton High Girls’ Preparatory School)

Start Date: September 2026

Tenure: Permanent, Part-time (16 hours per week), 36 weeks of the year

Salary: £10,038 - £10,873 actual salary, based on an FTE of £29,536 - £31,995

We are seeking a warm, skilled and dedicated Pupil Well‑being and ELSA Coordinator to join Surbiton High Girls’ Preparatory School on a permanent, part‑time basis from September 2026. This role is ideal for a compassionate professional who is committed to supporting children’s emotional wellbeing and helping pupils thrive personally, socially, emotionally and academically.

Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, safeguarding leads, staff and families, you will play a central role in delivering early intervention support and shaping a whole‑school culture that prioritises pupils’ mental health and emotional development.

Surbiton High Girls’ Preparatory School offers a warm and caring environment where pupils can thrive both academically and personally. Emphasising individual development, we foster a culture of high achievement and motivation, ensuring our pupils excel in all subjects and achieve outstanding outcomes.

What you’ll bring

You will bring experience of supporting children’s emotional wellbeing, strong communication and organisational skills, and the ability to build trusting relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents. You will demonstrate sound judgement, professionalism and a clear commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality.

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for a compassionate and reflective practitioner with an ELSA qualification (or a willingness to complete this promptly), a good understanding of children’s mental health and safeguarding requirements, and a child‑centred approach that aligns with the School’s values and ethos.

Why join Surbiton High School

You will join a supportive, values‑led school community where pupil wellbeing is genuinely prioritised. You will work alongside dedicated colleagues in a nurturing environment that values collaboration, professionalism and care.

What we offer

We offer a supportive working environment, a collaborative staff team and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to pupils’ lives, alongside a competitive salary and a term‑time, part‑time working pattern that supports work‑life balance.

If you are ready to contribute to this caring and child‑centred environment, we would welcome your application to join the Surbiton High School community.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details. 

If you are ready to contribute to this exceptional environment, we invite you to apply to become a part of Surbiton High School, where excellence meets passion.

Surbiton High Boys’ Preparatory School and Surbiton High Girls’ Preparatory School are part of Surbiton High School.

Surbiton High School is culturally diverse and fully committed to celebrating and respecting inclusion and diversity throughout our community.

Surbiton High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service and online/social media searches.

Please note that the School reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.

For any queries relating to the role or your application, please email recruitment@surbitonhigh.com