Behaviour Support Mentor

Contract Type:Permanent

Salary:H5 Point 9 - 14

Closing Date:24th September 2026

This is a role for someone who can improve day-to-day behaviour systems, mentor Key Stage 4 students and provide calm, consistent support for young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. You will work closely with Directors of Learning and the Pastoral leadership to reduce incidents, manage detention and support students 1:1 and in small groups, including parental contact and on-call duties. The post starts October 2026 and suits a strong practitioner who enjoys hands-on pastoral work and practical problem solving.

What you'll be doing

• Mentor selected KS4 students to improve behaviour and attendance, supporting SEMH needs.
• Support Directors of Learning with daily behaviour issues, incident follow-up and parental meetings.
• Manage the detention system and monitor student attendance at detention.
• Collect and collate incident statements, maintain accurate records (e.g. bullying, racial incidents) and follow up when appropriate.
• Issue and monitor target cards and contribute to pastoral support plans.
• Respond to relationship issues between students and staff and take practical steps to resolve them.
• Provide general student support (upsets, lost items) and arrange work for students during exclusion or absence.
• Liaise with external agencies and be a secondary contact for parents when required.
• Support monitoring of students placed in alternative provision and assist with pastoral events and programmes.
• Assist with before-school/late gates, break/lunch supervision and on-call duties as required.

What we're looking for

Essential

• Experience working with young people in a busy environment and ability to build positive relationships with students.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; confident contacting and meeting parents.
• Calm under pressure, excellent interpersonal skills and a team-player mindset.
• Highly organised, able to manage time and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work 1:1 and in small groups with students, including those with SEMH needs.
• Willingness to follow school policies, maintain confidentiality and contribute to safeguarding practice.
• Eligibility to work with children evidenced through DBS and recruitment checks.

Desirable

• Previous experience of contributing to pastoral support plans or working with external agencies.
• Experience supervising alternative provision or supporting high-tariff students.

About the team

You will report to the Vice Principal (Pastoral & Behaviour) and work day-to-day with Directors of Learning, the SENCO, SLT, teaching and support staff within a close-knit Pastoral Team. The team places emphasis on clear procedures, strong communication and consistent routines to support students' learning and wellbeing.

What we offer

• Personalised professional development and access to Trust-wide CPD and leadership pathways.
• Subsidised nursery provision via Ashbourne (staff discount and term-time places).
• Employee Assistance Programme, mental health first aid support and free on-site parking.
• Access to pension schemes (Teachers’ Pension or Local Government Pension where eligible), cycle-to-work scheme, flu jabs, staff wellbeing resources and discounted gym membership.
• A modern working environment with recent building improvements and sports facilities.

How to Apply

Please contact the HR department on 01992 624375, or by email at recruitment@generationsmat.herts.sch.uk for further details.