Posting Details
Post: Behaviour Mentor
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Term Time Only / Permanent (May Consider Fixed Term)
Hours: Full Time 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £31,500 FTE / Pro Rata £27,180
Location: Redbridge
Closing date: 1st June 2026
Interviews: W/C 8 June 2026
About the Role
Winston Way Academy is seeking a passionate and experienced Behaviour Mentor to play a key role in supporting pupils to overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes.
You will work closely with pupils, staff, parents, and external professionals to promote positive behaviour, deliver targeted interventions, and build a supportive and inclusive school environment.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is committed to making a tangible difference in young people’s lives.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide targeted support to pupils with challenging behaviour (1:1, small group, and whole class)
* Develop and implement individual behaviour plans
* Lead behaviour interventions and monitor their impact and effectiveness
* Support the reintegration of pupils following suspension or absence
* Coach and mentor pupils to improve behaviour, attendance, and engagement
* Train and support staff in effective behaviour management strategies
* Work collaboratively with parents/carers and external agencies (e.g. CAMHS, social services)
* Track behaviour data and contribute to school improvement initiatives
* Act as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all pupils
About You
* Has experience working with children or young people with challenging behaviour
* Can build strong relationships with pupils, staff, and families
* Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Is confident delivering interventions and training staff
* Understands safeguarding, behaviour strategies, and pupil support frameworks
* Is organised, resilient, and committed to inclusive education
Benefits
* Highly competitive pay above national average
* 26 days annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays per annum
* One additional day's paid leave awarded per annum
* Access to an outstanding professional development programme
* A respectful working environment
* Supportive, friendly colleagues committed to professional development
* A chance to become part of United Learning, one of the largest groups of academies in the country
* Opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues in each academy across the Cluster and United Learning
* Excellent employee benefits including a highly sought-after pension scheme with high employer contributions
* Access to training
* Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), offering mental health and wellbeing support
* Health Cash Plan available to United Learning staff with a minimum of 6 months of service
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted gym membership
* Car lease scheme
* Employee benefits through Westfield Rewards including money off weekly shop, savings from big brands like M&S, Sainsbury’s Boots, H&M, Argos and many more
* Eye care vouchers and free flu vaccines
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
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