Behaviour Mentor / Pastoral Support Officer

Philosophy Education LTD.; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Philosophy Education Ltd. is recruiting a dedicated Behaviour Mentor / Pastoral Support Officer to join a secondary school in Welling, Bexley, starting after October half-term. The role focuses on supporting students with behaviour challenges and promoting engagement in learning.

You will work with a proactive pastoral team, building positive relationships, applying clear boundaries and high expectations to help students progress.

Qualifications

• Experience in secondary school settings is desirable.
• Strong communication, relationship-building and de-escalation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a pastoral team.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach to behaviour management.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral and behavioural support to students across KS3 and KS4.
• Work with school behaviour and pastoral teams to manage challenging behaviour.
• Deliver 1:1 and small-group mentoring sessions for students needing extra support.
• Support students with emotional regulation, social development and engagement in learning.
• Respond to behavioural incidents and assist in de-escalation.

Job description

Behaviour Mentor / Pastoral Support Officer – Secondary School

Location: Welling, Bexley, South East London
Start Date: After October Half-Term 2026
Contract: Full-Time Monday–Friday
Hours: School Hours
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About the Role

Philosophy Education is recruiting an experienced and dedicated Behaviour Mentor / Pastoral Support Officer to join a secondary school in Welling, Bexley, starting after the October half-term.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people, managing challenging behaviour and making a positive difference to students' educational experiences.

The school is looking for a confident, proactive and resilient individual who can build positive relationships with students while maintaining clear boundaries and high expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral and behavioural support to students across KS3 and KS4.
• Work closely with the school's behaviour and pastoral teams to manage challenging behaviour.
• Deliver 1:1 and small-group mentoring sessions to students requiring additional support.
• Support students with emotional regulation, social development and engagement in learning.
• Respond to behavioural incidents and help de-escalate challenging situations.
• Support students with attendance, punctuality and reintegration into lessons.
• Liaise with teachers, Heads of Year, parents and external professionals where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records of behaviour incidents, interventions and student progress.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working in a secondary school in a behaviour, pastoral, mentoring or student support role.
• Confident managing challenging behaviour and supporting students with SEMH needs.
• Strong communication, relationship-building and de-escalation skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a wider pastoral team.
• Calm, patient and resilient, with a consistent approach to behaviour management.
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service is highly desirable.

Experience as a Behaviour Mentor, Pastoral Officer, Learning Support Assistant, Youth Worker or within an alternative provision or PRU would be particularly relevant.

Why Apply?

• Full-time opportunity starting after October half-term.
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to students who require additional pastoral and behavioural support.
• Work alongside an established school pastoral and behaviour team.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Ongoing support from Philosophy Education.

Interested?

If you have experience supporting young people with behaviour and pastoral needs and are available after October half-term, we would love to hear from you.