Behaviour Mentor at Saint Benedict, a Catholic Voluntary Academy

Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent professional development

Career progression opportunities

Support for wellbeing and work-life

Job summary

Saint Benedict Catholic Voluntary Academy in Derby is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Mentor to join our pastoral team. You will support students to overcome barriers to learning, foster positive behaviours and help them build confidence to thrive academically and personally.

Working closely with families, teachers and external agencies, you will mentor individuals, run targeted interventions and contribute to a safe, inclusive environment where every student can flourish.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students to overcome barriers to learning.
• Ability to foster positive behaviours and resilience in young people.
• Commitment to safeguarding and working within a Catholic education trust.

Responsibilities

• Support students in lessons and social spaces to promote inclusive learning.
• Provide targeted interventions and mentoring for at-risk students.
• Collaborate with families, teachers and external agencies to remove barriers to learning.

Job description

About this Role

Are you passionate about helping young people thrive? Do you have the resilience, empathy and determination to help students overcome challenges and reach their full potential?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Behaviour Mentor to join our dedicated pastoral team at Saint Benedict Catholic Voluntary Academy.

In this rewarding role, you will make a real difference every day by supporting students to overcome barriers to learning, develop positive behaviours and build the confidence they need to succeed both academically and personally. Working closely with students, families, teachers and external agencies, you will help young people navigate challenges, develop emotional resilience and make positive choices for their future.

No two days are the same. From supporting students in lessons and social spaces to mentoring individuals and providing targeted interventions, you will play a vital role in creating a safe, supportive and inclusive environment where every student can flourish.

Why Saint Benedict?

Situated in the beautiful Darley Abbey area of Derby, Saint Benedict is the city's only Catholic secondary school, welcoming students from over 40 countries and celebrating the diversity, individuality and talents of our school community.

We are particularly proud of our inclusive culture, where students are encouraged to care for and support one another, and where our dedicated SEN and Inclusion Team works to ensure that every young person feels they belong.

You will be joining a supportive community of professionals who believe in working together, sharing expertise and making a meaningful difference every day.

Why join St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi-Academy Trust?

As part of our family of 25 Catholic schools, you will benefit from:

• Excellent professional development, with access to high-quality training, CPD and opportunities to grow your career.
• Genuine career progression, across our Trust and the wider family of 83 academies within the Diocese of Nottingham.
• A generous pension, through the Local Government Pension Scheme, with significant employer contributions.
• Support for your wellbeing, including access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7.
• Nationally agreed terms and conditions, reflecting our commitment to valuing and supporting our colleagues.
• A strong sense of purpose, working within a community where compassion, inclusion and service to others are at the heart of everything we do.

Safeguarding statement

St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This appointment is subject to satisfactory references, which will be requested prior to interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical clearance, verification of qualifications and evidence of the right to work in the UK.

Please note: The closing date may be brought forward depending on the level of interest received. We therefore encourage early applications.