Pastoral Tutor

Are you passionate about supporting the mental health and wellbeing of young people? An alternate provision located on the outskirts of Northampton is seeking a compassionate and proactive Pastoral Tutor to help students develop resilience, confidence, and positive mental health strategies.

As a Pastoral Tutor, you will work closely with students, offering support through structured wellbeing sessions, group workshops, and one-on-one mentoring. You will play a vital role in promoting emotional wellbeing, helping students overcome challenges, and ensuring they feel valued and supported in their learning environment.

• Deliver wellbeing sessions and interventions to support students' mental and emotional health.
• Provide one-to-one mentoring and guidance to students facing personal or academic challenges.
• Develop and implement wellbeing programs to enhance resilience, confidence, and self-esteem.
• Work closely with teachers, support staff, and external agencies to provide holistic support.
• Monitor student progress, maintaining accurate records and reporting concerns when necessary.
• Promote a positive and inclusive school culture where all students feel safe and supported.

• Experience in a pastoral, mentoring, or wellbeing support role (within an educational or youth work setting).
• A strong understanding of mental health and wellbeing strategies for young people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships and provide a safe, non-judgmental space for students.
• Relevant qualifications in education, psychology, counselling, youth work, or a related field (desirable).

• A supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training in mental health and wellbeing support.
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people.
• A workplace committed to staff wellbeing and work-life balance.

Please send your CV to apply or get in touch for more information!

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Dunbar Education is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding to ensure the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, to share this commitment. To adhere with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all registrations will be required to fill out our application form in, to receive work. This will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Dunbar Education is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the value of and seeks to achieve a diverse workforce in schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Dunbar Education is a member of ASPCo compliance plus, for more information please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement.