Behaviour & Pastoral Mentor

Progress Teachers are working to appoint a dedicated Behaviour & Pastoral Mentor to support pupils in a local mainstream secondary setting to overcome a range of barriers to education and make positive academic and personal progress.

Why Apply with Progress Teachers?

• Long-term & Permanent Focus: Specializing in stability and career growth opportunities.
• Competitive Salary: Pay to Scale rates from day one through PAYE.
• 5 Star Reviewed Company: Positive experiences shared on Google reviews.
• Experienced Consultants: A collective 25 years’ experience in local education markets.
• £100 BONUS: Through our refer-a-friend scheme (no obligation to be working through us).

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group mentoring sessions to support students with behavioural, emotional, or social difficulties.
• Act as a key worker for identified students, monitoring progress and liaising with parents, carers and professionals.
• Develop positive relationships with students to build self-esteem, motivation, and resilience.
• Assist with behaviour monitoring and analysis, using school data systems.
• Support reintegration of students following exclusions or extended absences.
• Contribute to the wider pastoral care provision, including safeguarding and wellbeing initiatives.
• Maintain detailed records of interventions and student progress.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Experience working with young people in an educational, youth work, or pastoral setting (essential)
• Knowledge of behaviour management strategies and child development (essential)
• A Level 3 qualification in Education, Youth Work, Psychology or a related field (desirable)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to remain calm, empathetic, and solution-focused under pressure
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures (training will be provided)
• Experience working with external agencies such as CAMHS, Social Services or SEND support (desirable)