Pastoral Mentor

To be successful in this role, you must be able to build meaningful relationships with pupils who may display a variety of needs. You will need to be able to effectively communicate with staff, parents and external professionals to ensure that the needs of the children are met and they are safe at all times.

The role will primarily be a pastoral role, working to find strategies to overcome lack of self-confidence, self-esteem or other difficulties, which a child may be facing. The aim of your role is to ensure that the students’ personal well-being is improved and maintained.

**As a Pastoral Co Ordinator, in conjunction with the inclusion lead, you’ll typically need to**:

- liaise with staff to identify children who would benefit from mentoring.
- discuss and help decide how identified needs will be addressed.
- implement strategies and support children in self-esteem and confidence-building activities.
- listen to children and help them resolve a range of issues that are creating barriers to their learning.
- draw up agreed action plans with children, outlining the aims of the mentoring, and monitor their progress.
- help monitor attendance and punctuality of children.
- be passionate, not only about the educational outcomes of a child, but also their social and emotional development.
- believe that all children and families, with the support of schools, are able to thrive.
- be confident to articulate the needs of a child, as their advocate.
- demonstrate a positive attitude and be able to reflect on feedback/own practice.
- be able to show initiative, creativity and innovation.
- promote the agreed vision and aims of the school
- set an example of personal integrity and professionalism.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent, Temp to perm

Pay: £23,000.00-£25,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

**Experience**:

- Pastoral: 1 year (preferred)
- School: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person