Behaviour Mentor – Secondary School – Basingstoke

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Paid to scale

A well-respected secondary school in Basingstoke is seeking a committed and resilient Behaviour Mentor to join its pastoral support team. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning, develop positive behaviours and achieve their full potential.

Working closely with senior leaders, Heads of Year, teaching staff and the safeguarding team, you will provide targeted support to students who require additional guidance with behaviour, engagement and emotional wellbeing. You will build positive relationships with students, helping them develop confidence, resilience and the skills needed to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

The successful candidate will be a calm, approachable and empathetic professional who can establish trust with students while maintaining consistently high expectations.

School Information

This is an 11 to 18 secondary school that is committed to creating a safe, inclusive and aspirational learning environment where every student is supported to achieve success. The school combines high academic expectations with exceptional pastoral care, ensuring students are encouraged to grow both personally and academically.

Staff work within a collaborative and supportive culture where teamwork is encouraged and professional development is a priority. Every member of staff contributes to the school's positive ethos, and support staff are recognised as playing a vital role in improving outcomes for students.

The school offers excellent facilities, modern learning spaces and a wide range of extracurricular opportunities that promote confidence, wellbeing and personal development.

Pastoral Support Team

The pastoral support team works proactively to help students remain engaged in education by providing guidance, intervention and encouragement whenever challenges arise. As Behaviour Mentor, you will support individual students and small groups while working closely with teaching staff to promote positive behaviour across the school.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing one-to-one mentoring for identified students.

• Supporting students with behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement.

• Building positive relationships with pupils and their families.

• Working alongside teachers to implement behaviour strategies.

• Monitoring student progress and recording interventions.

• Supporting restorative conversations following behavioural incidents.

• Encouraging positive attendance and punctuality.

• Assisting with behaviour support plans and individual targets.

• Liaising with safeguarding staff and external agencies where required.

• Supervising students during unstructured times when appropriate.

• Promoting the school's behaviour expectations and values.

• Contributing to a positive and inclusive learning environment.

The successful candidate will join a dedicated pastoral team that is committed to ensuring every student receives the support they need to thrive.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with young people is desirable.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

• Calm, patient and resilient approach.

• Ability to manage challenging situations professionally.

• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills.

• Good IT skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing.

• Positive and proactive attitude.

• Passion for helping young people succeed.

Application

To apply for this Behaviour Mentor position, please send your CV as soon as possible.