Behaviour & Pastoral Mentor | Specialist Secondary Setting

Location:

Bromley, South East London

Contract:

Full-Time | Term-Time Only

Start Date:

September 2026
Salary: £100–£120 per day (depending on experience)

Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to education?

Do you have the resilience, empathy and confidence to build positive relationships with students who need consistent guidance and encouragement?

A specialist secondary education setting in Bromley is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Behaviour & Pastoral Mentor to join its dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with students who require additional behavioural, emotional and pastoral support, helping them re-engage with learning and achieve positive outcomes.

As a Behaviour & Pastoral Mentor, you will become a trusted adult for students, providing daily support, guidance and encouragement while promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Building positive relationships with students to improve confidence, attendance and engagement.
• Supporting pupils both inside and outside the classroom to minimise barriers to learning.
• Delivering one-to-one mentoring and structured intervention sessions.
• Supporting students during reflection, reset or intervention periods following behavioural incidents.
• Using restorative approaches to help students reflect on their choices and rebuild relationships.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, pastoral leaders and safeguarding staff to implement individual behaviour strategies.
• Monitoring behaviour, wellbeing and progress while maintaining accurate records.
• Promoting a calm, safe and respectful learning environment throughout the school.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with young people in schools, alternative provision, youth work, residential care or community settings.
• Is calm, resilient and able to remain professional in challenging situations.
• Can establish clear boundaries while building trusting relationships.
• Has strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• Is passionate about supporting vulnerable young people to succeed.
• Understands safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
• Holds an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or is willing to obtain one.

Experience supporting students with SEMH, ASD, ADHD, trauma or social and emotional needs is highly desirable.

• Work alongside an experienced and supportive pastoral team.
• Access high-quality CPD in behaviour management, safeguarding and restorative practice.
• Make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people every day.
• Join a school that values inclusion, consistency and positive relationships.
• Benefit from excellent opportunities for career progression within education and pastoral support.

If you are committed to helping young people overcome challenges and reach their potential, we would love to hear from you.