Graduate Pastoral & Behaviour Mentor

Birmingham | Full-Time | £20,000-£25,000

Are you a motivated graduate with a genuine passion for supporting young people to overcome barriers and reach their potential?

Do you have the confidence, resilience and communication skills to build positive relationships with students who may struggle with behaviour, engagement or attendance?

We are seeking an enthusiastic Graduate Pastoral & Behaviour Mentor to join a supportive and ambitious secondary school in [Location]. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate looking to gain valuable experience within education, particularly if you are considering a future career in teaching, pastoral care, youth work, psychology or SEND.

The Role

As a Graduate Pastoral & Behaviour Mentor, you will work closely with students who require additional support with behaviour, emotional regulation, attendance and engagement.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Building positive and trusting relationships with students
• Providing 1:1 and small-group mentoringto students who need additional support
• Supporting students to manage their behaviour and make positive choices
• Helping students develop confidence, resilience and independence
• Working alongside teachers and the wider pastoral team to identify and address barriers to learning
• Supporting students who may have additional needs or challenging circumstances
• Helping to maintain a positive, calm and inclusive school environment
• Acting as a consistent and positive role model for young people

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will be:

• A graduatewith a minimum 2:1 degree
• Passionate about working with and supporting young people
• Confident, approachable and an excellent communicator
• Resilient and patient, with the ability to remain calm in challenging situations
• Able to build strong relationships with students from a range of backgrounds
• Proactive, enthusiastic and willing to get involved in school life
• Interested in developing a long-term career within education or pastoral support

Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable but not essential- what matters most is your attitude, communication skills and genuine commitment to helping students succeed.

Why Apply?

This role offers graduates the opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a secondary school, develop valuable pastoral and behaviour management skills, and make a genuine difference to young people's lives.

It would be particularly well suited to graduates considering a future career in teaching, educational psychology, counselling, youth work, SEND or pastoral leadership.

If you are a graduate who wants to make a meaningful impact and believes that every young person deserves the opportunity to succeed, we'd love to hear from you.

Send your CV and cover letter to Abbie at KPI Education today.

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