Job Description

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH INDEED WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

To be considered for this role, please visit our website https://https://mynewterm.com/jobs/136614/EDV-2025-PA-21472 and fill out our application form.

Please note that this is a term time role and will be paid on a pro rata basis.

Role Summary

The Behaviour Mentor plays a pivotal role in assisting students navigating behavioural challenges or facing difficulties engaging with the academic curriculum. Collaborating closely with educators, parents, and fellow professionals, this role focuses on devising effective strategies that enable students to surmount their obstacles, fostering both academic achievements and social growth.

What you will be doing

Build Knowledge

Participating in professional development to stay current with best practices. Recognising personal strengths and areas of expertise to collaborate, advise, and support others. Complying with and contributing to the development of policies and procedures. Being aware of and adhering to applicable rules, regulations, legislation, and procedures, including maintaining confidentiality.

Build Trust

Providing one-to-one mentoring to help students build self-esteem, improve behaviour, and develop positive relationships. Collaborating with parents and professionals to ensure students receive necessary support and resources. Establishing constructive relationships and communication with teaching staff to support student behaviour. Contributing to the overall ethos, work, and aims of the school.

Prioritisation

Identifying students with behaviour issues and creating individualised support plans. Meeting with senior leaders and mentors to agree on action steps for ongoing support. Improving measurable attendance outcomes within the pupil portfolio by adjusting strategies.

Clarity and Energy

Developing and delivering group workshops on various topics related to behaviour management and emotional regulation. Working with teachers to create a positive and supportive classroom environment fostering good behaviour and academic achievement. Maintaining detailed records of student progress and sharing information with stakeholders to ensure alignment in working towards common goals.

Follow Up

Meeting with senior leaders and mentors to share successful strategies, frustrations, and problem-solving approaches. Undertaking other duties appropriate to the grading of the post as required.

How you will be doing it

Dream Big

Deliver value opportunities for world class education for all students

Take Responsibility

To maintain confidentiality of information acquired in the course of undertaking duties for the department. Ensure Health and Safety and Safeguarding are at the centre of your approach. Carry out safeguarding tasks under the supervision of the DSL and DSL Take accountability for your own development and aspire to deliver the very best practice across all areas of your role. To attend staff meetings and school-based CPD days as required.

Be Kind

To encourage acceptance and inclusion of all students. Support positive strategies for promoting equality and for challenging racial and other prejudice.

Qualifications and Skills

Essential

GCSE C or above (or equivalent) in Maths and English Excellent written and verbal communication

Desirable

Bachelor's degree in education, social work or a related field

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with pupils in a school environment is essential
Desirable

Experience of supporting/monitoring behaviour as part of pastoral provision would be preferred but is not essential Experience working with students with diverse backgrounds and learning needs would be an advantage Skilled in utilising technology and educational software

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH INDEED WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

To be considered for this role, please visit our website https://https://mynewterm.com/jobs/136614/EDV-2025-PA-21472 and fill out our application form.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 26,976.00-29,535.00 per year

Expected hours: 36.25 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay Store discount
Work Location: In person