Behaviour and Pastoral Mentor

Primary School Behaviour and Pastoral Mentor (Non-Class Based)

Tradewind Recruitment are seeking a dedicated and experienced Primary School Behaviour and Pastoral Mentor to join the dynamic team at a 'GOOD' school in Northfield, Birmingham. This non-class based position is crucial to promoting a positive and inclusive learning environment, fostering the emotional well-being of our students, and supporting their academic and social development.

Responsibilities:

1. Behaviour Management:
   • Implement and maintain a consistent and effective behaviour management system.
   • Work closely with teachers, parents, and external agencies to address and resolve behavioural concerns.
   • Provide guidance and support to individual students or groups with behavioural challenges.
2. Pastoral Support:
   • Build strong relationships with students, promoting a supportive and nurturing environment.
   • Conduct regular pastoral sessions to address emotional and social needs.
   • Collaborate with teachers to identify and support students experiencing difficulties.
3. Individualised Support:
   • Develop and implement individualised support plans for students with specific behavioural or pastoral needs.
   • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of support strategies, adjusting as necessary.
4. Parental Engagement:
   • Foster positive relationships with parents and caregivers to enhance student support.
   • Organise and participate in parent workshops and meetings related to Behaviour and Pastoral matters.
5. Collaboration:
   • Work closely with the SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator), teachers, and other school staff to create a cohesive support network.
   • Attend regular team meetings to discuss and coordinate strategies for student well-being.
6. Record Keeping and Reporting:
   • Maintain accurate records of behavioural and Pastoral interventions.
   • Provide regular reports to school leadership on the progress of individual students and overall behavioural trends.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Relevant qualification in education, counselling, or a related field.
• Previous experience working with primary school students in a behavioural or pastoral support capacity.
• Strong understanding of child development, behaviour management strategies, and Pastoral care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders.

About Tradewind:

• We attract top education talent and in return offer top rates of pay.
• We care about your training and development more than any other agency - which is why we can offer you 45 CPD courses!
• Great referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a brilliant bonus of up to £100!
• Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success.
• Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability.
• Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants.

Does this sound like a role for you? If so, I would love to hear from you. Alternatively, if this isn't quite the right fit but you would like to hear about some of our other vacancies across the West Midlands, please call Nick at the Birmingham office on , or email