Make a difference.Build relationships. Change futures.
Nicholas Chamberlaine School is seeking apassionate, committed and resilient BehaviourMentor to join our pastoral team and make a real difference to the livesof young people.
We believe that positive relationships, highexpectations and the right support can transform a young person's experience ofschool. We are looking for someone who shares this belief and is determined tohelp pupils overcome barriers, develop positive behaviours and succeed both inand beyond the classroom.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone whoenjoys working directly with young people, understands the importance ofinclusion and is motivated by seeing pupils grow in confidence, resilience andindependence.
About the role
As a Behaviour Mentor, you will work closely withpupils who need additional support to manage their behaviour, engage positivelywith school and develop the skills they need to succeed.
You will build trusted relationships withidentified pupils, providing consistent mentoring, guidance and challenge to helpthem understand their choices, develop emotional regulation and take greaterresponsibility for their learning and behaviour.
A key part of the role will be identifying thereasons behind repeated behaviour concerns and working alongside pupils,families and school staff to put effective support in place.
Your responsibilities will include:
Targeted mentoring and intervention
- Providingregular one-to-one and small-group mentoring for pupils experiencingbehavioural, social or emotional difficulties.
- Developingindividual behaviour support plans with clear, achievable targets and regularlyreviewing progress.
- Supportingpupils to develop emotional regulation, resilience, self-awareness and positivedecision-making skills.
- Helpingpupils understand the impact of their behaviour on themselves and others.
- Deliveringtargeted interventions for pupils experiencing repeated behaviour incidents,truancy or disengagement from learning.
- Supportingpupils at risk of suspension or exclusion, helping them to develop strategiesto remain successfully engaged in mainstream education.
Positive relationships and inclusion
- Buildingstrong, trusting relationships with pupils while maintaining clear boundariesand high expectations.
- Usingrestorative approaches to help pupils repair relationships and move forwardpositively following incidents.
- Supportingpupils to overcome barriers to learning, including difficulties withfriendships, confidence, motivation and school engagement.
- Workingwith pupils with SEND and additional needs, adapting approaches to ensure thatsupport is inclusive and appropriate.
- Celebratingimprovements, recognising success and helping pupils develop a positive senseof belonging within the school community.
Supporting positive behaviour across the school
- Maintaininga visible and supportive presence around the school, particularly during keytransition points and unstructured times.
- Supportingpupils who are struggling to remain engaged in lessons, helping them toregulate and return successfully to learning.
- Workingalongside teaching and pastoral colleagues to reinforce consistent expectationsand positive behaviour.
- Supportingthe school's behaviour response systems, including responding to incidents andon-call requests when required.
- Helpingpupils reintegrate successfully following suspensions or periods of internalremoval.
Working with families and colleagues
- Workingclosely with Heads of Year, Progress Leaders, SEND colleagues and safeguardingstaff to identify pupils requiring additional support.
- Developingpositive relationships with parents and carers, ensuring a joined-up approachto improving behaviour.
- Maintainingaccurate records of mentoring sessions, interventions and pupil progress.
- Usingbehaviour and attendance information to identify patterns, evaluateinterventions and demonstrate impact.
- Contributingto the school's wider work to improve attendance, behaviour, inclusion andpupil wellbeing.
About you
We are looking for someone who:
- Ispassionate about supporting young people and believes every pupil can succeedwith the right guidance and encouragement.
- Hasexperience of working with children or young people, ideally in education,mentoring, pastoral support or youth work.
- Canbuild positive relationships with pupils who may find school challenging.
- Understandsthat behaviour often reflects unmet needs or barriers, while recognising theimportance of clear boundaries and high expectations.
- Iscalm, patient, resilient and confident in managing challenging situations.
- Canbalance empathy and understanding with appropriate challenge andaccountability.
- Isproactive, organised and able to work independently as well as part of a widerteam.
- Communicateseffectively with pupils, families and colleagues.
- Iscommitted to safeguarding, inclusion and improving outcomes for all youngpeople.
Why join Nicholas ChamberlaineSchool?
At Nicholas Chamberlaine School, we are committedto creating a school where every pupil feels that they belong, where positiverelationships underpin high expectations and where additional needs areunderstood and supported.
You will be joining a dedicated and supportivepastoral team, working together to remove barriers to learning, improvebehaviour and attendance, and ensure that every pupil has the opportunity to achievetheir potential.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuineand lasting difference to young people's lives.
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