Pastoral Mentor

Long Term Futures Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay via digital system

Free CPD: Behaviour Management, Safegu

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Long Term Futures Ltd. is seeking a confident and proactive Pastoral Mentor to join a secondary school in Birmingham. You will support pupils with behaviour, engagement, and wellbeing, building trust with students while maintaining professional boundaries.

The role involves working with Heads of Year and the pastoral team, handling incidents, and communicating with parents. A full-time long-term position offers stability within the academic year.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with secondary-aged pupils in a UK school or similar setting.
• Strong behaviour management skills.
• Excellent at building trust and rapport with young people.

Responsibilities

• Support Heads of Year with the day-to-day pastoral needs of pupils.
• Respond to behaviour incidents and remove disruptive pupils from lessons when required.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with students while maintaining clear professional boundaries.
• Support pupils to reflect on their behaviour and make more positive choices.
• Managing challenging situations calmly and confidently.
• Recording and reporting behaviour incidents accurately using the school's systems.
• Contacting parents and carers by telephone to discuss behaviour, attendance, or pastoral concerns.
• Completing administrative duties relating to behaviour, attendance, and pupil support.
• Supporting pupils during periods of reflection, intervention, or time away from mainstream lessons.
• Communicating effectively with teaching staff, Heads of Year, senior leaders, and families.
• Following the school's safeguarding and behaviour policies at all times.

Skills

Behaviour management

Rapport with students

Professional communication

Administrative tasks

Record keeping

Calm under pressure

Reliable & organised

Job description

Pastoral Mentor
Birmingham
100- 115 per day
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, long-term (Full Academic Year)
Long Term Futures is seeking a confident and proactive Pastoral Mentor to join a supportive secondary school in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building positive relationships with young people while playing a key role in maintaining high standards of behaviour across the school.
Working closely with Heads of Year and the wider pastoral team, you will support pupils with behaviour, engagement, and wellbeing. The role requires someone who can build trust with students while remaining firm, professional, and consistent when dealing with challenging situations.

About the Role

Working as part of the school's pastoral team, your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Supporting Heads of Year with the day-to-day pastoral needs of pupils

• Responding to behaviour incidents and removing disruptive pupils from lessons when required
• Building strong, trusting relationships with students while maintaining clear professional boundaries
• Supporting pupils to reflect on their behaviour and make more positive choices
• Managing challenging situations calmly and confidently
• Recording and reporting behaviour incidents accurately using the school's systems
• Contacting parents and carers by telephone to discuss behaviour, attendance, or pastoral concerns
• Completing administrative duties relating to behaviour, attendance, and pupil support
• Supporting pupils during periods of reflection, intervention, or time away from mainstream lessons
• Communicating effectively with teaching staff, Heads of Year, senior leaders, and families
• Following the school's safeguarding and behaviour policies at all times

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Previous experience working with secondary-aged pupils in a UK school, Alternative Provision, youth work, or similar setting is highly desirable
• Strong behaviour management skills and confidence dealing with challenging behaviour
• Excellent at building trust and rapport with young people
• Calm, resilient, and able to think on your feet
• Confident communicating professionally with parents and carers
• Comfortable completing administrative tasks and maintaining accurate records
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to balance a supportive approach with clear boundaries and high expectations
• Reliable, organised, and comfortable working within a busy pastoral environment

Why Work with Long Term Futures?

• Long-term opportunity offering stability and genuine career progression
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position within the school
• Weekly pay through a straightforward digital system
• Free CPD opportunities, including Behaviour Management, Safeguarding, SEMH, and Restorative Practice
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.