PASTORAL MENTOR

Location: Rugeley, Staffordshire
Salary: £24,944 per annum
Hours: Monday – Friday, term-time only

Do you have a natural ability to connect with young people and a passion for supporting their emotional well-being? We are looking for a Pastoral Mentor to work with students facing social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges in our secondary school in Rugeley.

Your Role:
• Work closely with students who may display challenging behaviour, helping them develop emotional resilience.
• Deliver targeted mentoring sessions to help students with confidence, social skills, and self-regulation.
• Support pupils within and outside the classroom, including during activities such as sports, art, and outdoor learning.
• Act as a positive role model, helping students develop coping strategies and long-term aspirations.

Who We’re Looking For:
Individuals with experience in youth work, sports coaching, psychology, social care, or behaviour support.
Strong communication skills and the ability to de-escalate challenging situations with empathy.
A proactive and patient approach, with a desire to make a difference in students’ lives.

Why Join Us?
⭐ Full training in therapeutic behaviour approaches and de-escalation techniques.
⭐ A highly rewarding career where you see real progress in young people.
⭐ The opportunity to progress into roles such as Pastoral Lead, SEMH Specialist, or SEN Teacher.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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