Pastoral Mentor - Barking & Dagenham
Be the reason a young person doesn't give up.
In Barking & Dagenham, schools are full of potential, personality and resilience. But for some students, education isn't straightforward.
That's where you come in.
We're looking for a Pastoral Mentor who understands that behaviour is communication and that consistency changes outcomes.
What you'll actually be doing:
Supporting students 1:1 who are at risk of exclusion or disengagement
Helping pupils regulate emotions and rebuild confidence
Working closely with safeguarding, SEN and senior leadership teams
Supporting attendance, punctuality and behaviour improvement plans
Being a calm, steady presence in moments of crisis
The young people need someone who:
Is firm, fair and emotionally intelligent
Doesn't take behaviour personally
Can build trust without lowering standards
Understands SEMH, trauma-informed practice or challenging environments
Brings resilience, humour and patience in equal measure
Ideal backgrounds:
Youth work
Behaviour mentoring
Psychology or criminology graduates
Support work
PRU or alternative provision experience
Sports coaching with mentoring experience
Why Barking & Dagenham?
Schools here are community-driven, diverse and ambitious. Leadership teams understand that pastoral support isn't "extra" - it's essential. You won't be an add-on. You'll be part of the strategy.
What you gain:
Real safeguarding and multi-agency exposure
Experience highly valued in social work, counselling, education or youth justice careers
The opportunity to make measurable impact - not just tick boxes
If your looking for a role to work in pastoral work in schools, Apply today