Behaviour Mentor – Good Secondary School – Portsmouth

Behaviour Mentor Good Secondary School Portsmouth

Start Date: As soon as possible**
Contract: Full-time Permanent**
Salary: Paid to scale**

School Information

This Good 1118 secondary school in Portsmouth is known for its strong pastoral systems supportive staff culture and clear behaviour expectations. Leaders are committed to ensuring that every student is supported holistically academically and emotionally. Behaviour is generally calm and purposeful but the school places significant value on early intervention personalised mentoring and helping students develop positive behaviour habits.

The pastoral team consists of Heads of Year counsellors attendance staff safeguarding leads and behaviour specialists who work collaboratively to ensure every child feels safe supported and able to thrive. Staff describe the school as structured encouraging and highly rewarding for those passionate about student welfare and behaviour support.

The Role

The school is seeking a committed calm and proactive Behaviour Mentor to work closely with students who require additional behavioural emotional or social support. This role sits at the heart of the schools pastoral system focusing on supporting individuals preventing escalation and helping students develop the skills required for positive engagement in school life.

You will work 1:1 with students deliver small-group interventions run behaviour reflection sessions support reintegration meetings and assist with crisis de-escalation where needed. The role requires resilience excellent communication skills strong empathy and a solutions-focused approach.

Key Responsibilities

Providing 1:1 mentoring for students with behavioural or emotional needs
Supporting restorative conversations and conflict resolution
Monitoring student conduct attendance punctuality and engagement
Assisting with de-escalation and crisis intervention
Working closely with Heads of Year and pastoral/safeguarding teams
Delivering small-group sessions on emotional regulation behaviour strategies and resilience
Supporting reintegration following suspensions or prolonged absence
Liaising with parents carers and external agencies
Maintaining accurate pastoral records and behaviour logs
Supporting supervision during transitions break and lunchtime
Contributing to whole-school behaviour initiatives

Person Specification

Experience working with young people in a pastoral youth work or behavioural role
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Calm professional manner and strong emotional intelligence
Ability to build trust quickly and maintain positive relationships
Strong understanding of safeguarding inclusion and behaviour policies
Ability to stay calm under pressure and handle sensitive situations with discretion
Resilient reflective and committed to the wellbeing of young people

Application

To apply please send your CV as soon as possible.