Empowering students to overcome barriers and reach their full potential.
We are seeking a dedicated and resilient Behaviour Mentor to join a supportive secondary school in Bury. This is a high-impact role designed for someone who can offer both firm boundaries and genuine empathy to students who find the traditional classroom environment challenging. You will be a key figure in the schools Pastoral Support Unit working to reduce exclusions and foster a culture of emotional intelligence.
Location: Bury (Excellent links via the Metrolink and M66)
Salary:(Pro-rata dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-time Term-time only
Start Date: As soon as possible
Targeted Interventions: Managing a caseload of students with Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs providing 1:1 sessions focused on anger management conflict resolution and self-regulation.
Classroom Support: Working alongside teachers to identify trigger moments for specific students and implementing immediate de-escalation strategies to keep them engaged in learning.
Restorative Practice: Leading restorative justice meetings between students to resolve bullying or social conflicts ensuring long-term behavioural change rather than just short-term compliance.
Progress Tracking: Maintaining detailed records of student behaviour and emotional well-being providing the Senior Leadership Team with evidence for further specialist support where necessary.
We are looking for a professional who remains calm under pressure and possesses the thick skin required to work with challenging behaviour. You might come from a background in youth work sports coaching or even the prison servicewhat matters most is your ability to build trust with hard-to-reach young people while maintaining the high standards of the school.
If you are a practical reliable professional looking for a stable role in a school that values your contribution please submit your CV today.
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