Behaviour mentor

Are you passionate about supporting young people and making a real difference every day? Wolgarston High School is seeking to appoint a committed, resilient and motivated Behaviour Mentor to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a supportive and ambitious school community as we continue to expand. This post is temporary and linked to external funding, providing the opportunity to make an immediate and meaningful impact on students’ lives within a focused intervention role. We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to high standards of behaviour, care, and inclusion, and who can positively support students to achieve their full potential. Purpose of the Role The Behaviour Mentor will play a key role in supporting students to overcome behavioural, emotional and social barriers to learning. Working closely with identified pupils, you will help to improve behaviour, engagement, attendance and personal development, enabling them to succeed both in and beyond the classroom. About You You will: Be passionate about working with young people, particularly those who need additional support Demonstrate resilience, empathy and strong interpersonal skills Be able to build positive, professional relationships with students, staff and families Have the ability to remain calm under pressure and manage challenging situations effectively Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children What We Offer A supportive and collaborative staff team Opportunities for professional development A chance to make a real and lasting impact on students’ lives A welcoming and inclusive school environment Employee Benefits Access to first class CPD opportunities Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 7 schools within the academy Professional assistance - you will have access to an Employee Assistance Programme Pension - automatic enrolment into Staffordshire LGPS Pension Scheme Discounted gym memberships Cycle to Work Scheme Free will writing service Being part of Penk Valley Academy Trust: Penk Valley Academy Trust is the local academy Trust for the following schools: Marshbrook First School, Princefield First School, St John’s First School, St Mary & St Chad CE First School, Penkridge Middle School, Wolgarston High School and The Rural Enterprise Academy. The Trust’s vision and ethos is encapsulated in our motto ‘Learning Together’. Our main aim is to work collaboratively and take collective responsibility for ensuring that every child and young person in our Trust receives an excellent education, achieves high outcomes and realises their potential. All members of staff work incredibly hard to provide the very best education for every child in our care. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and responsibility. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. To read our Safeguarding Policy click here Wolgarston High School - School Policies To read our Recruitment & Selection Policy click here Trust-wide Policies and Statutory Information | Penk Valley Academy Trust All staff working in the School during the school day will have contact with children and will therefore be in regulated activity. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.