BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT MENTOR

Location

Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School, Station Road, Bamber Bridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 6PB (767 on roll)

Tel: 01772 339813
School website: www.st-maryshigh.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

Behaviour Support Mentor
Grade 6 (Point 11 – 19)
£27,269 to £31,067 pro-rata (37 hours per week - TTO)

Governors wish to appoint a Pupil Behaviour Mentor to further improve support for our pupils.

The successful candidate will work with the Behaviour Manager to improve the welfare, behaviour and/or attendance of our pupils. He or she will help ensure targeted pupils receive appropriate support and guidance so that they overcome obstacles to learning and ensure they make the best possible progress, both personally and academically. 

The successful candidate will:

be passionate about improving the life chances of all pupils

be experienced at working with vulnerable or disaffected students

have knowledge of child protection and safeguarding

understand how to support and assist pupils in overcoming negative behaviours

In return you will join a happy, vibrant and supportive department, which is well supported by our Senior Leadership Team whose vision is delivering excellence within inclusion in school.

“This is a school where pupils are confident, full of life, and considerate of others.
Pupils are known well and cared about. Pupils behave well and work hard in class.”

OFSTED January 2020

“The pastoral provision is exceptional. The school is extremely welcoming, and the sense of community is palpable. ... (Gospel) values are lived out, permeate the school and are exemplified by strong positive relationships resulting in a united and joyful community. Staff have excellent relationships with students. Students are extremely respectful”

CSI Inspection November 2022

Further information and an application pack are available to download from the school website:

www.st-maryshigh.lancs.sch.uk..  

Please return completed application to recruitment@st-maryshigh.lancs.sch.uk

Closing Date: Sunday 2nd March 2025 at midnight
Proposed Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 3rd March 2025

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 an on-line search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted Candidates.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure with the DBS. 

Brownedge St. Mary’s Catholic High School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to ensuring the safety of all its children and young people.

Essential Qualifications

Please see the attached Application Pack

Desirable Qualifications

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Essential Experience

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Desirable Experience

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For an informal discussion please contact:

For an informal discussion or to arrange a tour of the school please telephone 01772 339813

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

 

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.