Behaviour Mentor – Outstanding Secondary School – Waltham Forest, London

Location: Waltham Forest, London Start Date: As soon as possible Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

School Information

An Outstanding secondary school in Waltham Forest is seeking a resilient and enthusiastic Behaviour Mentor to join its pastoral support team. The school has high expectations for pupil conduct and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where students feel supported, challenged and encouraged to achieve their potential.

The successful candidate will work alongside teachers, heads of year and senior leaders to support pupils who experience behavioural difficulties, disengagement or challenges with emotional regulation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about helping young people develop positive habits, build confidence and improve their engagement with education.

The Role

The Behaviour Mentor will provide targeted support to pupils who require additional guidance with behaviour, attendance, motivation and social development. The successful candidate will build positive professional relationships with students, helping them understand school expectations and make more constructive choices.

Responsibilities will include supporting pupils following behavioural incidents, delivering one-to-one mentoring sessions and helping students develop strategies for managing frustration, resolving disagreements and responding appropriately to challenging situations. The postholder will monitor progress, record interventions and communicate relevant concerns to pastoral leaders.

The role will also involve supporting behaviour improvement plans, assisting with reintegration following periods of exclusion and encouraging pupils to remain engaged in lessons. The Behaviour Mentor will work closely with teaching staff to identify triggers, reinforce consistent expectations and promote positive classroom conduct.

The successful candidate will need to remain calm under pressure, apply boundaries fairly and recognise when concerns should be escalated through the school's safeguarding procedures.

Requirements

Applicants should have experience working with young people in a school, youth work, mentoring or similar support setting. Strong communication skills, patience and confidence managing challenging behaviour are essential.

An understanding of safeguarding, restorative approaches and strategies for supporting pupils with social, emotional and behavioural needs would be advantageous.

What the School Offers

The school offers a supportive working environment and the opportunity to make a tangible difference to pupils' behaviour, confidence and educational progress. The successful candidate will work alongside an established pastoral team and contribute to a positive school culture.

Application

If you have experience supporting young people and are interested in this Behaviour Mentor position, please send across your CV for consideration.