PE-BASED BEHAVIOUR MENTOR - Secondary School, Blackpool
Are you ready to swap the traditional classroom for the sports hall and field? We are seeking a highly motivated and resilient PE-Based Behaviour Mentor to utilise the power of sports, fitness, and outdoor activity to re-engage students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a massive impact within a supportive secondary school in Blackpool, Lancashire.
About the Role: The PE/Sports Intervention
Your unique role is to act as a specialist mentor, using physical activity as the primary tool for intervention and engagement. You will focus on improving students' self-regulation, resilience, and attendance.
Sports-Led Mentoring: Plan and deliver structured 1:1 and small group sessions utilising sports, fitness, and team-building exercises to teach emotional control, discipline, and collaboration.
In-Class Behaviour Support: Provide proactive and reactive behaviour management within the classroom environment, employing effective de-escalation techniques to quickly manage challenging incidents.
Pastoral Care: Act as a consistent and reliable figure for vulnerable students, building therapeutic relationships to address barriers to learning and promote a positive attitude toward school.
Strategy Implementation: Confidently execute Individual Behaviour Plans (IBPs) and work alongside the Pastoral Lead and SENCO to ensure consistency across the school.
Data & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of student progress, attendance, and incident logs to measure the impact of your interventions.
What We Are Looking For
We are searching for a highly resilient individual with a genuine passion for using physical activity as a therapeutic and engagement tool.
Essential Experience: Significant experience working with young people (ages 11-16) who display challenging behaviour, ideally within a school, youth work, or similar setting (e.g., PRU or Alternative Provision).
Skill Set: Proven expertise in Challenging Behaviour Management and the application of effective de-escalation strategies.
Background: A strong background, qualification, or demonstrable enthusiasm for Physical Education (PE), sport, or fitness is essential.
Personal Qualities: Exceptional resilience, empathy, and the ability to command respect while maintaining a non-judgemental approach.
Compliance: Full commitment to safeguarding and a willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS Check.
Why Join Our Blackpool School?
Located near the coast, our school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive culture. We offer:
A supportive and well-resourced pastoral team.
Excellent opportunities for specialist CPD (e.g., Team Teach, Positive Handling).
The chance to develop innovative interventions using your sports and mentoring expertise.
Free on-site parking and good transport links within the Blackpool area.
Ready to Apply?
Don't miss this chance to shape young lives through physical engagement. If you are the dedicated PE Behaviour Mentor our students need, click the 'Apply Now' button below.
Submit your CV and cover letter outlining your experience in behaviour management and your passion for sport