Pastoral Mentor at Northern Leaders Trust

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/NLT/96115

Location

Kenton School Newcastle, Drayton Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 3RU

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£24,995.00 - £26,637.00 Annually (Actual)
Plus 5 training days to be worked during school closure as directed by the school

Hours Per Week

Weeks Per Year

Term Time

Fixed Term End Date

Tue 31st Aug, 2027

Closing Date

Midnight, Wed 8th Jul, 2026

Start Date

Immediate Start

Positions Available

Positions Available 2

About this Role

Character Development/Behaviour Support

•Oversee the education of pupils with a wide range of challenging behaviour.

• Implement individual learning programmes and individual and group interventions as part of the Alternative Provision.

•. To act as a mentor and to support identified pupils with specific issues.

• To participate in the planning and supply of resources for learning programmes under the guidance and direction of the Alternative Provision Manager

• To support colleagues through providing advice and guidance on behaviour strategies and to liaise with teaching colleagues, parents/carers and other agencies where appropriate.

• To attend relevant behaviour training and disseminate this training to identified key staff

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Teaching and Learning activities.

•The following activities will be undertaken with the guidance and support of teaching staff:

•To help pupils make progress in lessons, including working with individuals and small groups, where the teacher is not present when pupils are in the provision

• To be aware of the most up-to-date training and resources in supporting vulnerable and disengaged pupils, including Attachment Theory and Emotion Coaching.

• To communicate effectively and sensitively with pupils to support their learning.

• In line with the school's policy and procedures, to use behaviour management strategies which contribute to a purposeful learning environment.

• To organise and manage safely the physical teaching space and resources for which they are responsible.

• To liaise with teachers, parents or other agencies involved in the educational provision of individual pupils.

Planning, Monitoring and Assessment.

•To monitor the behaviour of pupils on re-introduction to the curriculum and support staff in this re-introduction.sity in all aspects of employment and service delivery.

• To gather information, as directed, about named pupils and their current skills.

• To plan and prepare relevant resources and activities designed to support a pupil’s return to mainstream lessons.

• To support teachers in selecting and preparing teaching resources that meet pupils' needs and interests.

• To provide feedback to pupils and colleagues on pupils' learning and behaviour in an agreed and established format.

• To support teachers in evaluating pupils' progress through a range of monitoring and assessment activities including participation in Individual Education Planning and review meetings.

• To monitor pupils' participation and progress, giving constructive feedback to support as they learn.

• To maintain and analyse records of pupils' progress.

Other Duties

• Under the supervision of the Principal or other designated teachers to invigilate internal and external examinations.

• To undertake supervisory duties during break times and lunch times as directed.

• Promote the safeguarding and welfare of children and young persons the postholder is responsible for, or comes into contact with. Be aware of school policies and other guidance on the safeguarding and promotion of wellbeing of children and young people. Take appropriate action where required.

Promote and implement policies and practices that encourage mutual tolerance and respect for diver