Pastoral Mentor School

Walsall Area (School‑Based Pastoral & Wellbeing Support) Full‑Time | Immediate Start

Are you passionate about supporting young people with their wellbeing, behaviour and emotional development?

A secondary school in the Walsall area is seeking a committed Pastoral Mentor to provide daily guidance, encouragement and structured support to pupils who need an additional trusted adult in school. This role is ideal for individuals with experience in youth work, pastoral care, behaviour mentoring, SEMH support, residential care, sports coaching, or community roles who want to make a difference in an education setting.

Location:

Walsall (and surrounding areas)

Start Date:

ASAP

Sector:
Pastoral Support SEMH Secondary Education

Hours:

Full‑time, school hours (Mon‑Fri)

Pastoral Support in Walsall. This role focuses on improving pupils' emotional wellbeing, engagement in learning and day‑to‑day routines.

You'll work closely with students who may struggle with anxiety, behaviour, confidence or social challenges.

• Provide daily 1:1 pastoral mentoring
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and wellbeing
• Build strong, trusted relationships with vulnerable learners
• Encourage positive behaviour, decision‑making and resilience
• Help pupils reintegrate into lessons and maintain routines
• Monitor wellbeing plans, behaviour logs and pastoral interventions
• Liaise with teachers, pastoral teams and safeguarding leads
• Create a safe, supportive space for pupils to talk openly

You don't need previous school experience.

Transferable skills matter most. Ideal backgrounds include:

• Youth mentoring / youth offending
• Residential childcare or social care
• Behaviour support / SEMH roles
• Sports coaching or community work
• Mental health support
• School pastoral or safeguarding teams
• Key personal qualities: calm, patient, nurturing, reliable, and able to build rapport quickly.

Work within a supportive school in the Walsall area

• Competitive weekly pay
• Full‑time role with good work‑life balance
• Ongoing pastoral and safeguarding training
• Clear progression routes (Pastoral Manager, SEMH Mentor, Family Support Worker)

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