Pastoral Mentor - Non-Teaching Role

Vision for Education Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Mentor to support pupils at a school based in Birmingham. This non-teaching role focuses on pupil wellbeing, personal development and engagement with education within a school environment.

The successful candidate will provide pastoral guidance, build strong relationships with students and collaborate with staff to promote positive behaviour, attendance and progression.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in schools or youth settings.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Patient, empathetic and resilient.
• Ability to manage challenging situations calmly.
• Understanding safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
• Team player within school support staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group pastoral support to pupils.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students and act as a consistent source of guidance.
• Support pupils with emotional wellbeing, confidence, resilience and self-esteem.
• Help manage challenging behaviour and promote positive choices.
• Encourage attendance, engagement and participation in school life.
• Identify barriers to learning and work with teaching staff and pastoral teams to address them.
• Support pupils who may be experiencing social, emotional or behavioural difficulties.
• Maintain accurate records of pupil progress, concerns and interventions.
• Follow school safeguarding policies and report concerns appropriately.

Skills

Pastoral support

Mentoring

Youth work

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Empathy

Job description

Vision for Education is seeking a dedicated, compassionate and proactive Pastoral Mentor to support pupils at a school based in Birmingham.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting young people's wellbeing, personal development and engagement with education. The successful candidate will work closely with pupils and school staff to provide pastoral guidance, encourage positive behaviour and help students overcome barriers to learning.

This is a non-teaching position, making it ideal for someone with experience in pastoral support, mentoring, youth work or behaviour management who wants to make a meaningful difference in a school environment.

The Role

• Provide one-to-one and small-group pastoral support to pupils.

• Build positive, trusting relationships with students and act as a consistent source of guidance.

• Support pupils with emotional wellbeing, confidence, resilience and self-esteem.

• Help manage challenging behaviour and promote positive choices.

• Encourage attendance, engagement and participation in school life.

• Identify barriers to learning and work with teaching staff and pastoral teams to address them.

• Support pupils who may be experiencing social, emotional or behavioural difficulties.

• Maintain accurate records of pupil progress, concerns and interventions.

• Follow school safeguarding policies and report concerns appropriately.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has experience working with young people in a school, mentoring, youth work or pastoral setting.

• Has strong communication and relationship-building skills.

• Is patient, empathetic, approachable and resilient.

• Can manage challenging situations calmly and professionally.

• Understands the importance of safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

• Can work effectively as part of a wider school support team.

• Is passionate about helping pupils overcome barriers and achieve their potential.

Why Apply Through Vision for Education?

• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's lives.

• A rewarding role focused on pupil wellbeing and personal development.

• The chance to gain or develop experience within a school environment.

• Support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant.

• An opportunity to contribute to a positive, inclusive and supportive school community.