Behaviour Mentor - Secondary School
Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full-Time | Long-Term
Salary: Competitive daily rate (experience dependent)
Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome behavioural and emotional barriers to learning?
Do you want to make a real difference in a secondary school environment where pastoral care and student wellbeing are a priority?
We are working with a secondary school in Northampton that is seeking a Behaviour Mentor to join their pastoral team as soon as possible. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is resilient, empathetic and committed to helping students improve behaviour, engagement and emotional wellbeing.
About the Role:
1. Provide one-to-one and small group mentoring for students with behavioural, emotional or social needs
2. Support students in developing emotional regulation, resilience and positive coping strategies
3. De-escalate challenging behaviour using restorative and trauma-informed approaches
4. Work closely with teachers, pastoral leads, SENCOs and safeguarding teams to implement behaviour support plans
5. Monitor, record and report on student behaviour, progress and engagement
6. Promote positive behaviour, attendance and engagement across the school
7. Help create a calm, safe and inclusive learning environment
We're Looking For:
8. Experience working with secondary-aged students with challenging behaviour or SEMH needs
9. A calm, assertive and supportive approach in high-pressure situations
10. Strong communication and relationship-building skills
11. An understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
12. The ability to work collaboratively as part of a school-based pastoral team
13. Experience in youth work, mentoring, pastoral support, education or similar roles (desirable but not essential)
14. An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply
What's on Offer:
15. An immediate-start, full-time, long-term role in a supportive secondary school
16. Competitive pay based on experience
17. Free access to CPD and training through The National College
18. Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
19. The opportunity to make a meaningful, daily impact on students' lives
If you are ready to make a positive difference in a secondary school setting and can start immediately, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to find out more about this Behaviour Mentor role in a Northampton secondary school - ASAP start.