Behaviour Mentor (East Sussex Academy)

The Methodist Church in Britain; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

East Sussex Academy is seeking a Behaviour Mentor to support secondary pupils on its county council's alternative provision site. The role focuses on pupils permanently excluded or at risk of exclusion, aiming to inspire and support them daily.

It is a term-time post of 35 hours per week with an enhanced DBS check required and a start as soon as possible. The successful candidate will work within a supportive team, fostering a calm and engaging environment to promote positive outcomes for

Qualifications

• Patience and resilience are essential to support pupils.
• Calm under pressure helps manage challenging situations.
• Active listening is key to understanding needs.
• Energy and enthusiasm motivates students every day.

Skills

Patience

Resilience

Calm under pressure

Listening skills

Energy and enthusiasm

Job description

A Behaviour Mentor post at East Sussex Academy, the county council's alternative provision for secondary pupils, whose newest site opened in September. The work is with young people who have been permanently excluded or are at risk of it, aimed at inspiring and supporting them every day. It is a term-time post of 35 hours a week. Successful applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check, and the post is to start as soon as possible.

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Patience
• Resilience
• Calm under pressure
• Listening skills
• Energy and enthusiasm

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check