Behaviour Mentor

The Oldham Academy North; Failsworth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Annual leave 31 days

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

The Oldham Academy North is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Mentor to support students with behavioural, social and emotional needs. You will work with staff, families and external agencies to promote positive outcomes and remove barriers to learning.

We value empathy, resilience and strong communication as essential tools to build inclusive relationships and monitor progress. The role is full-time, based on site, with TERM time plus 39 weeks per year.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children or young people, ideally within educational, pastoral or support settings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Ability to remain calm, resilient and professional when supporting students with challenging behaviour.
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to maintain accurate records and manage competing priorities effectively.
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and supporting all students to achieve their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support and mentoring to students, helping them overcome behavioural, social and emotional barriers to learning.
• Build positive, professional relationships with students to encourage engagement, resilience and personal development.
• Work closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams and families to promote positive behaviour and improve student outcomes.
• Monitor, record and report on student progress, attendance, behaviour and intervention outcomes.
• Support the academy's commitment to a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment where all students can thrive.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Communication

Relationships

Record keeping

Job description

Job Title: Behaviour Mentor

Are you passionate about helping young people overcome challenges and achieve their full potential? Do you have the empathy, resilience and determination to make a lasting difference? If so, we would love to hear from you.

At The Oldham Academy North, we are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Behaviour Mentor to join our supportive team. This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with students, providing guidance, encouragement and targeted support to help them engage positively with school life and reach their goals.

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will build positive relationships with students, helping them develop confidence, resilience and effective strategies to manage their behaviour. You will work collaboratively with staff, families and external agencies to provide tailored support, remove barriers to learning and promote positive outcomes for all students

Key responsibilities:

• Provide targeted support and mentoring to students, helping them overcome behavioural, social and emotional barriers to learning.
• Build positive, professional relationships with students to encourage engagement, resilience and personal development.
• Work closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams and families to promote positive behaviour and improve student outcomes.
• Monitor, record and report on student progress, attendance, behaviour and intervention outcomes.
• Support the academy's commitment to a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment where all students can thrive

Pay range: SCP12 - 17 - £25,982.89 - £28,185.21 - FTE: £29,542.00 - £32,046.00 - 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience of working with children or young people, ideally within an educational, pastoral or support setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Ability to remain calm, resilient and professional when supporting students with challenging behaviour.
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to maintain accurate records and manage competing priorities effectively.
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and supporting all students to achieve their full potential

E-ACT The Oldham Academy North | Trust, Endurance, Autonomy, Mastery

E-ACT The Oldham Academy North is a dynamic and inclusive 11-16 secondary academy located in Oldham. Rooted in our core values of Trust, Endurance, Autonomy, and Mastery, we committed to fostering an environment where students thrive academically, personally, and socially.

We hold ourselves to high expectations, challenging our students to excel in all areas of their education. Beyond academic excellence, we inspire and empower them to become ambassadors for their community, instilling a sense of responsibility and pride in their role as contributors to the greater whole.

Join us on this journey of education, growth, and community engagement, where we value Trust, Endurance, Autonomy, and Mastery are at every step.

Want to make a difference to young people?

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey within an educational community that values diversity, encourages collaboration, and celebrates excellence?

What are we about?

Join a trust that is going places!

At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard.

We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and nationally, providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Most recently, E-ACT was named Large Trust MAT of the Year 2026 at the MAT Excellence Awards. Our achievements are further recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, as well as the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024.

E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour. In addition, Greenfields Academy has been designated as a RISE Reception Network Lead School. This is a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.

With 37 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible. We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload, and continuously raise the bar. We don’t just educate, we inspire ambition and empower every child to thrive.

Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk

Benefits:

Financial and Lifestyle

• We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.

Professional Growth and Development

• We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part‑time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.

Culture and Wellbeing

• Our people‑first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.

Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community