Job Description
Behaviour Mentor – Enfield – September 2026
About the School
This inclusive, forward-thinking secondary school with sixth form in the London Borough of Enfield is rated Good by Ofsted and is widely recognised for its strong pastoral culture, restorative approach to behaviour, and genuine commitment to ensuring every young person feels safe, supported, and ready to learn. The school has robust behaviour support systems and a dedicated pastoral team where every Behaviour Mentor is a central and valued part of the school's wider wellbeing infrastructure.
Behaviour Mentor - What the School Offers
- Specialist CPD in restorative practice, trauma-informed approaches, and behaviour support strategies
- Clear, well-embedded behaviour frameworks with strong SLT and pastoral team backup at every level
- A structured induction with ongoing mentoring from experienced pastoral and SEND practitioners
- A supportive, purpose-driven staff culture where every Behaviour Mentor is genuinely valued and backed
- Opportunities for professional development and extended contracts for high-performing staff
Behaviour Mentor - What the Role Involves
- Providing targeted 1:1 and small-group mentoring to pupils across secondary and sixth form with behavioural, emotional, or social difficulties
- Working closely with teachers, the SENDCO, and the pastoral team to implement and regularly review individual behaviour support plans
- Supporting pupils through de-escalation, restorative conversations, and reintegration following incidents or periods of absence
- Maintaining detailed records of pupil progress, behaviour patterns, and intervention outcomes to inform wider school support strategies
- Building consistent, trusted, long-term relationships with pupils and families that underpin genuine and lasting behavioural change
Behaviour Mentor - What the School is Looking For
The ideal Behaviour Mentor will hold a 2:1 or 1st Class degree from a top 30 UK university. Previous child-centred experience working with young people with behavioural or emotional needs in a UK school or educational setting is highly valued. The school is seeking a calm, resilient, and empathetic Behaviour Mentor with strong interpersonal skills and a genuine vocation for supporting young people to make positive choices.
Please note, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
Behaviour Mentor - Salary and Contract Info
- £450 to £550 per week, pro rata to term time only
- Full-time, long-term contract from September 2026 to July 2027
- Term-time only
- Potential for extended contracts or further professional development pathways following a successful placement
If you are a resilient, compassionate graduate who believes that every young person deserves a chance to succeed and wants to play a direct role in making that happen, this Behaviour Mentor role in Enfield could be exactly the right next step for you.
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Behaviour Mentor | September 2026 | INDSUP