Behaviour Mentor

Behaviour Mentor - Secondary School
?? Location: Newham, East London
?? Start Date: September 2025
?? Contract: Full-Time | Term Time Only

Are you confident, resilient, and passionate about helping young people make positive choices? Our forward-thinking secondary school in Newham is looking for a committed and proactive Behaviour Mentor to join the team this September.

This role is essential to maintaining a calm, respectful learning environment across the school - with a key focus on on-call duties and supporting students in the exclusion room.

• Responding to on-call requests and managing behaviour incidents promptly and professionally.

• Building strong relationships with students, especially those identified as at risk of exclusion or disengagement.

• Supporting students who are placed in internal exclusion, ensuring they continue to learn in a structured and supportive environment.

• Working closely with pastoral teams, Heads of Year and the Senior Leadership Team.

• Providing mentoring and behaviour interventions to help students regulate their emotions and develop positive habits.

• Have experience working with secondary-aged students, particularly those displaying challenging behaviour.

• Remain calm, assertive, and consistent under pressure.

• Be confident in managing difficult situations with empathy and professionalism.

• Be passionate about inclusion, behaviour support, and student wellbeing.

• Have a good understanding of safeguarding and behaviour policies in a school setting.

• A dedicated and supportive pastoral team.

• A diverse and inclusive school community.

• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

• The chance to make a real and lasting impact on students' lives.