Behaviour Mentor (East Sussex Academy)

East Sussex County Council; Tudhoe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

East Sussex Academy is seeking a Behaviour Mentor in Newhaven. This part-time/term-time role is based at ESA Newhaven and is offered with a pro rata salary.

You will support pupils, remain calm under pressure, and bring energy and enthusiasm to help improve behaviour and engagement. A DBS check is required; interviews are scheduled for the week of 2 November 2026 with a start date ASAP.

Qualifications

• Patience, resilience and energy to inspire young people.
• Calm under pressure and ready to listen.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support students at East Sussex Academy to improve behaviour and outcomes.
• Contribute to safeguarding and welfare of pupils and promote a positive learning environment.
• Work within the Academy's safeguarding policies and procedures.

Skills

Patience

Resilience

Calm under pressure

Active listening

Energetic

Job description

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Additional Information

Hours of work: 35 Hours
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only etc.
(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: Friday 30th October 2026

Behaviour Mentor for East Sussex Academy, Newhaven (Secondary)

Become a Behaviour Mentor and make a difference every day.

Do you have the patience, resilience and energy to inspire young people? We are looking for a Behaviour Mentors to join us at East Sussex Academy (ESA) Newhaven.

If you are calm under pressure, patient and ready to listen, energetic and enthusiastic, then this could be the perfect role for you and we would love to hear from you.

We are proud to be the Alternative Provision provider in East Sussex for permanently excluded children and those at risk of permanent exclusion. You will be joining us at an exciting time: ESA Newhaven opened in September 2025 and is one of our three sites in East Sussex.

We are committed to safeguarding children; successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Interview date: Week of 2nd November 2026
Start date:ASAP

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record .All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.