Pastoral Support Mentor

Qualiteach Education Group; London Borough of Islington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated Pastoral Support Mentor is needed in Islington to support KS3/KS4 students with pastoral and behavioural needs. The role is long-term and starts ASAP after half term, working within a mainstream secondary school.

You will provide one-to-one and small-group support to help students manage behaviour, improve wellbeing and stay engaged in education, collaborating with staff to implement strategies and interventions.

Qualifications

• Experience in pastoral or behaviour-focused roles.
• Experience in a mainstream secondary school desirable.
• Patient, resilient and approachable with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to help students manage their behaviour and wellbeing.
• Support students during unstructured times and assist reintegration into lessons.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to implement behaviour strategies and monitor progress.

Job description

Pastoral Support Mentor - Islington - £110-£145 per day - Long Term - Mainstream Secondary School - ASAP Start After Half Term

Pastoral Support Mentor required for the London Borough of Islington
Pastoral Support Mentor required for a long-term role starting ASAP after half term
Pastoral Support Mentor required with experience supporting students with pastoral and behavioural needs
Previous experience working within a secondary school is desirable

Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning and develop positive relationships in education?

Do you have experience working with students who display challenging behaviour or require additional pastoral support?

Would you like to make a positive difference within a welcoming and inclusive mainstream secondary school?

If so, this Pastoral Support Mentor opportunity could be the perfect role for you.

The Role - Pastoral Support Mentor

A welcoming and inclusive mainstream secondary school in the London Borough of Islington is seeking to appoint a dedicated Pastoral Support Mentor to join its pastoral support team on a long-term basis, starting ASAP after half term.

As the successful Pastoral Support Mentor, you will work closely with students across KS3 and KS4, providing one-to-one and small-group support to help students manage their behaviour, improve their wellbeing and remain engaged with their education.

You will support students who may experience social, emotional or behavioural difficulties, helping them develop positive relationships, improve their confidence and make appropriate choices throughout the school day. You will also help identify barriers to learning and implement strategies to encourage positive behaviour, regular lesson attendance and engagement in the classroom.

Working closely with teaching staff, Heads of Year, pastoral teams and senior leadership, you will contribute to behaviour interventions, mentoring sessions and strategies designed to improve students' attitudes towards learning. You may also support students during unstructured times, help resolve conflicts and encourage successful reintegration into lessons following behavioural incidents.

Previous experience within a pastoral or behaviour-focused role is essential. Experience working within a mainstream secondary school would be advantageous, particularly supporting students with challenging behaviour, social and emotional needs or difficulties engaging with education.

The successful candidate will be patient, resilient and approachable, with strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with young people. You will be confident managing challenging situations calmly, maintaining professional boundaries and encouraging students to take responsibility for their behaviour.

The School - Pastoral Support Mentor

This welcoming mainstream secondary school in Islington is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential. The school recognises the importance of pastoral care, positive behaviour and student wellbeing in supporting academic progress.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Pastoral Support Mentor to join a dedicated school team and play an important role in improving student behaviour, engagement and personal development.