Pastoral Pupil Achievement Mentor

Are you passionate about helping young people reach their full potential?

Do you have the skills to build strong relationships and inspire students to overcome barriers?

Do you have a positive outlook and a desire for each child to excel?

We are seeking a dedicated Pastoral Pupil Achievement Mentor to join one of our vibrant school communities in Bradford. This is a vital role in supporting students to achieve their personal and academic goals by helping with pastoral care and managing behavioural challenges. The goal of the school's strong ethos is to give every student an exceptional, well-rounded, and forward-thinking education. They have received "Outstanding" ratings from the Diocese and Ofsted.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a pastoral or mentoring role within a secondary school setting.
• A relevant qualification in education, youth work, counselling, or social work (Level 3 or above).
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• An Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one).
• A firm but empathetic approach to behaviour management and conflict resolution.

Skills:

• Empathy
• Active Listening
• Clear Verbal Communication and Strong Written Communication
• Motivational Skills
• Time Management
• Resource Management
• Behavioural Support
• Strong Safeguarding knowledge
• Work collaboratively in a team
• Decision making
• Crisis management
• Flexibility

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored pastoral support to students, helping them overcome personal and academic barriers.
• Monitor and improve attendance, behaviour, and academic progress of identified students.
• Develop and implement intervention strategies for students at risk of underachievement.
• Build positive relationships with students, parents, and external agencies to foster a supportive network.
• Deliver one-to-one and small group mentoring sessions, focusing on resilience, confidence, and study skills.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and ensure safeguarding policies are followed.
• Oversee support of students at pupil services, specific focus of the year 7 pupils
• Support SLT with the on call systems
• Taking inbound calls from Year 7 parents and also Reporting to the Year 7 Head of Year

What We Offer:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• A chance to make a real difference in the lives of our school's students.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Refer a Friend scheme where you could have the chance to earn a £300 Love2shopvoucher - (subject to terms and conditions.)

Do you see yourself doing this role? Click "Apply Now" to get your application started for the role of a Pastoral Pupil Achievement Mentor. Or for more information you can contact or call and ask to speak to Kirsty or Maria about the role.