Behaviour Mentor

Long Term Futures Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency is seeking a confident and proactive Behaviour Mentor to support students at a Coventry secondary school. This role, starting in January 2026, involves providing behaviour and pastoral support across KS3 and KS4, fostering positive engagement, and building strong relationships with students and staff. Ideal for someone passionate about education and helping young people, the position offers competitive daily rates and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Stable, term-time only role

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in pastoral, youth work, or teaching assistant settings.
• Strong behaviour management skills and a calm approach.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support students to engage positively in lessons.
• Build strong relationships with students and staff.
• Encourage positive engagement and motivate students.

Skills

Experience in a school or youth work

Strong behaviour management skills

Excellent communication skills

Positive role model

Education

Relevant qualifications in behaviour support or education

Job description

Behaviour Mentor

Long Term Futures is working with a well-regarded Coventry secondary school, rated 'Good' by Ofsted, to appoint a confident and proactive Behaviour Mentor for a January 2026 start. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about education, pastoral care and supporting young people across KS3 and KS4.

Why Join Long Term Futures?

• Competitive daily rates
• Long-term, stable and term time only role with potential for permanent opportunities
• A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your journey
• Access to respected school communities across the Midlands
• Ongoing training and development in behaviour, pastoral support and student engagement

The Role

As a Behaviour Mentor, you'll support students to engage positively in lessons, make good behaviour choices and overcome barriers to learning. The role suits someone with experience in pastoral, youth work, teaching assistant, learning mentor, or sport-based mentoring settings, and is also ideal for a motivated graduate looking to build a career in education.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide behaviour and pastoral support across KS3 and KS4
• Build strong, supportive relationships with students and staff
• Encourage positive engagement and motivate students in lessons
• Work alongside teachers to apply consistent behaviour strategies
• Support pupils' emotional, social and academic development
• Respond calmly and professionally to behavioural challenges

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in a school, youth work, mentoring, or education-based setting
• Strong behaviour management skills and a resilient, calm approach
• Ability to work flexibly across classes, year groups and pastoral needs
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A positive role model who encourages confidence and engagement
• Relevant qualifications in behaviour support or education are beneficial but not essential

All applicants will need a valid DBS and two references to be considered for a trial day.

If this role isn't suitable, please contact Tim at Long Term Futures to discuss your ideal job role.