Back to search
Job: Pastoral and Wellbeing Mentor
School: Secondary Academy, Bexley, Southeast London bordering Kent
Actual Annual Salary: £30,073 - £32,081
Start date: As soon as possible
Contract: Permanent, 40 hours a week, Mondays to Fridays 8.00am – 5.00pm, Term time + 5 Inset days + 1 week, based on-site.
Aston Education is working with an oversubscribed Ofsted Good 11-18 secondary school in Bexley looking for a full-timePastoral and Wellbeing Mentor.
As a member of the school’s Welfare team, the Pastoral and Wellbeing Mentor will play a crucial role in safeguarding the students in ensuring that, where there are concerns regarding a pupil’s wellbeing, the appropriate action is taken. This will involve working alongside students and their families, as well as colleagues in school and professionals from external agencies.
The Pastoral and Wellbeing Mentor plays a critical role in providing support and guidance to students who may be experiencing emotional, social, or behavioural difficulties. You will serve as a point of contact for students who require extra help and support outside of the classroom.
As well as supporting the wellbeing of students the successful candidate will work with the school’s behaviour and leadership team to ensure that high expectations of behaviour are met.
You have:
- GCSE English and Maths, grade C or above
- Experience of working with young people in a pastoral role, preferably in a secondary school
- Experience working with outside agencies such as CAMHS, Social Services, ESWS etc.
- Strong knowledge of contextual safeguarding issues
This role is based on-site, and hybrid working is not available.
This is a vibrant school and it’s part of a respected Multi-Academy Trust. They offer a range of excellent benefits including Local Government Pension Scheme, free parking and exceptional CPD.
Closing date: As soon as possible
Please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education for an informal chat and to apply for this permanent Pastoral and Wellbeing Mentor job, or call on .
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
