Behaviour & Pastoral Mentor

Progress Teachers are working to appoint a dedicated Behaviour & Pastoral Mentor to support pupils in a local mainstream secondary setting to overcome a range of barriers to education and make positive academic and personal progress. Key Responsibilities * Provide 1:1 and small group mentoring sessions to support students with behavioural, emotional, or social difficulties. * Act as a key worker for identified students, monitoring progress and liaising with parents, carers and professionals. * Develop positive relationships with students to build self-esteem, motivation, and resilience. * Assist with behaviour monitoring and analysis, using school data systems. * Support reintegration of students following exclusions or extended absences. * Contribute to the wider pastoral care provision, including safeguarding and wellbeing initiatives. * Maintain detailed records of interventions and student progress. Qualifications & Requirements: * Experience working with young people in an educational, youth work, or pastoral setting (essential) * Knowledge of behaviour management strategies and child development (essential) * A Level 3 qualification in Education, Youth Work, Psychology or a related field (desirable) * Strong communication and interpersonal skills * Ability to remain calm, empathetic, and solution-focused under pressure * Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures (training will be provided) * Experience working with external agencies such as CAMHS, Social Services or SEND support (desirable) Why Apply with Progress Teachers? * Long-term & Permanent Focus: Specializing in stability and career growth opportunities. * Competitive Salary: Pay to Scale rates from day one through PAYE. * 5 Star Reviewed Company: Positive experiences shared on Google reviews. * Experienced Consultants: A collective 25 years’ experience in local education markets. * £100 BONUS: Through our refer-a-friend scheme (no obligation to be working through us)