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Behaviour and Pastoral Support Mentor
Collis Primary School is looking for a full-time Behaviour and Pastoral Support Mentor to start in Summer Term 2026.
We are seeking to appoint a skilled and compassionate Behaviour and Pastoral Support Support Mentor to enhance our support for pupils across the school. This role focuses on helping children to manage their emotions, develop positive behaviours, and fully access learning, ensuring a calm and purposeful environment from EYFS through to Year 6.
The successful candidate will work flexibly across classes and phases, providing timely support to pupils and staff. They will build strong, positive relationships with children, offering guidance and reassurance, and using effective strategies to support pupils when they need additional help to regulate and re-engage with learning. A calm, confident and approachable presence is essential, alongside the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain high expectations and consistency.
This is a key pastoral role within the school, working closely with senior leaders and the wider team to ensure that all pupils feel supported, included and ready to learn. The role includes mentoring and supporting pupils who may feel anxious, overwhelmed or unsettled, helping them to make positive choices and develop confidence and resilience over time.
Collis Primary School is a forward thinking, optimistic and Outstanding school, including a nursery, in the heart of Teddington with nearly 700 pupils. In September 2021 our new £6 million building project was completed with fabulous new facilities and extensive sports grounds. In 2016 we were designated as a National Support School by the National College of School Leadership. As an ambitious school we have many exciting future opportunities and are a hub for excellent training and CPD, offering a programme that links the latest educational thinking to our learning and well-being philosophy. Full details of our training are on our website.
At Collis we encourage children to develop as individuals within our strong and supportive community. A broad, balanced and stimulating curriculum is offered, supported by a wide range of extra-curricular activities. We place great importance on pupil and staff well-being.
Collis was judged ‘Outstanding in all areas’ in April 2025. ‘The school provides an exceptional education for all pupils. Pupils experience an ambitious curriculum which securely develops their knowledge, skills and vocabulary. Pupils are proud of their school and love learning.’ – Ofsted April 2025. Our vision of ‘Learning to make the world a better place’ incorporates the 5 Cs of Collis: Care, Challenge, Collaboration, Courage and Creativity.
More information about the school can be found on our website.
Application forms must reach the Head Teacher by 9 am on Friday 17th April.
Interviews will take place during the week commencing 20th April or 27th April.
Under the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines, an online check may be carried out on all shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process.
CVs will not be accepted.
Safeguarding Statement
Collis Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service check.