Behaviour Mentor

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on young people’s lives? A vibrant and inclusive secondary school in Tower Hamlets is looking for a dedicated Behaviour Mentor to join their pastoral team.

About the role

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will:

• Work closely with students who need additional support to manage their behavior and engagement in school.
• Develop and implement tailored strategies to promote positive behavior and emotional well-being.
• Support students in overcoming barriers to learning, both inside and outside the classroom.
• Build positive relationships with students, parents, and staff to foster a supportive learning environment.
• Assist with behavior management across the school, promoting the school’s values and policies.

About the school

This Tower Hamlets secondary school is renowned for its commitment to student well-being and academic success. With a diverse and vibrant student body, the school offers:

• A strong focus on inclusion and equality.
• A dedicated pastoral team to support staff and students.
• Regular opportunities for staff development and career progression.
• Modern facilities to create a positive and engaging learning environment.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Behaviour Mentor you will:

• Has experience working with young people, particularly those with challenging behavior or additional needs
• Is empathetic, patient, and committed to helping students achieve their potential
• Holds relevant qualifications or training in education, youth work, or mental health (preferred but not essential)

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• suitable education experience

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Daniel Uwaifo on 020 7065 7500 or email daniel.uwaifo@smartteachers.co.uk.