Behaviour Mentor and Supervised Study Lead
| Posting date: | 02 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £31,524 to £33,417 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 5 (Outer London): £31,524-£33,417 FTE |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 August 2025 |
| Location: | London, England, SE9 5EQ |
| Company: | Harris Federation |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 834900779 |
Summary
About UsHarris Academy Greenwich is one of the most successful schools in London, a school that is providing our students with a first class education and amazing life experiences. This reflects our personal outlook on life and on education. We only get one life and we should all use it to make a real difference in the world, to put a ‘ding’ in the universe. Our role here is to help students and staff dream bigger than they ever thought possible, and to make that dream come true through our culture of success, moral courage and integrity which beats at the heart of the school. We want our staff to receive regular, world-class training to achieve mastery of their craft, amazing support to flourish every day, to never burn out, and a sense of shared moral purpose about the best job in the world. We ensure this school provides that opportunity for staff year after year. If you are interested in working here, you can be assured that this is a brilliant school. We are rather proud of it! SummaryWe are looking for an experienced Behaviour Mentor to support our students at Harris Academy Greenwich. Main Areas of ResponsibilityYour responsibilities will include
Supporting the consistent implementation of our behaviour policy
Taking responsibility for the calm and purposeful movement of students into/out of the academy and around the academy between lessons
Working with the other members of the behaviour team to ensure students are monitored and supervised before school, during break and throughout lunch
Managing detentions every afternoon.
Acting as the liaison between the academy and the local community (including the Police) for any aspect of behaviour issues arising during the academy day, such as truancy sweeps and liaising with local shopkeepers
Overseeing the entrance of students into the breakfast club
Ensuring that students enter the building in full academy uniform and if not, following the agreed procedures
Ensuring that faculty points are awarded as appropriate
Ensuring that follow up action is taken for students failing to meet academy standards
Designing and delivering, alongside the SLT, a variety of agreed enrichment and sporting activities
Following through any behavioural issues, such as taking student statements regarding incidents and passing these on to relevant colleagues
Mentoring students on PSPs, including supporting in lessons if required and presenting progress reports at review meetings
Preparing students' files for disciplinary panels or exclusion hearings
Ensuring all student safety issues, such as allegations of bullying, are passed on to academy colleagues for further investigation as required
Supervising students internally excluded, including liaising with the AP for behaviour to deliver the curriculum offer and supporting re-integration back into mainstream lessons
Liaising with teaching staff to ensure appropriate work is set and appropriate provision is in place
Liaising with parents/carers and relevant staff to ensure smooth transition to and from internal exclusion
Maintaining a calm and purposeful learning environment;
Following up on any truancy or attendance concerns;
Reducing potential permanent exclusion by offering an alternative curriculum which includes rigorous behaviour for learning intervention
Being a role model for students internally excluded and providing them with clear expectations of conduct, in line with those for all academy students
Ensuring that follow up action is taken for students failing to meet academy code of conduct while internally excluded
Qualifications & ExperienceWe would like to hear from you if you have:
GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above, or equivalent
Knowledge of the academy behaviour for learning policy
Knowledge of the range of barriers to learning that students face
Training in child protection and safeguarding procedures
Basic knowledge of first aid; e.g. emergency first aid course
Two years’ experience of working in an inner city school or educational establishment
Experience of dealing successfully with a range of behaviour issues
Experience of working with staff to ensure excellent behaviour for learning
Experience of working with families
Experience of supervising a group of students for detentions, referral and internal exclusion as appropriate
Experience of working with challenging students and finding ways in which we can meet their needs more successfully
For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. Professional Development & BenefitsOur people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.Safeguarding NoticeThe Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.Equal OpportunitiesThe Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. Next StepsIf you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.
Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.
Supporting the consistent implementation of our behaviour policy
Taking responsibility for the calm and purposeful movement of students into/out of the academy and around the academy between lessons
Working with the other members of the behaviour team to ensure students are monitored and supervised before school, during break and throughout lunch
Managing detentions every afternoon.
Acting as the liaison between the academy and the local community (including the Police) for any aspect of behaviour issues arising during the academy day, such as truancy sweeps and liaising with local shopkeepers
Overseeing the entrance of students into the breakfast club
Ensuring that students enter the building in full academy uniform and if not, following the agreed procedures
Ensuring that faculty points are awarded as appropriate
Ensuring that follow up action is taken for students failing to meet academy standards
Designing and delivering, alongside the SLT, a variety of agreed enrichment and sporting activities
Following through any behavioural issues, such as taking student statements regarding incidents and passing these on to relevant colleagues
Mentoring students on PSPs, including supporting in lessons if required and presenting progress reports at review meetings
Preparing students' files for disciplinary panels or exclusion hearings
Ensuring all student safety issues, such as allegations of bullying, are passed on to academy colleagues for further investigation as required
Supervising students internally excluded, including liaising with the AP for behaviour to deliver the curriculum offer and supporting re-integration back into mainstream lessons
Liaising with teaching staff to ensure appropriate work is set and appropriate provision is in place
Liaising with parents/carers and relevant staff to ensure smooth transition to and from internal exclusion
Maintaining a calm and purposeful learning environment;
Following up on any truancy or attendance concerns;
Reducing potential permanent exclusion by offering an alternative curriculum which includes rigorous behaviour for learning intervention
Being a role model for students internally excluded and providing them with clear expectations of conduct, in line with those for all academy students
Ensuring that follow up action is taken for students failing to meet academy code of conduct while internally excluded
Qualifications & ExperienceWe would like to hear from you if you have:
GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above, or equivalent
Knowledge of the academy behaviour for learning policy
Knowledge of the range of barriers to learning that students face
Training in child protection and safeguarding procedures
Basic knowledge of first aid; e.g. emergency first aid course
Two years’ experience of working in an inner city school or educational establishment
Experience of dealing successfully with a range of behaviour issues
Experience of working with staff to ensure excellent behaviour for learning
Experience of working with families
Experience of supervising a group of students for detentions, referral and internal exclusion as appropriate
Experience of working with challenging students and finding ways in which we can meet their needs more successfully
For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. Professional Development & BenefitsOur people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.Safeguarding NoticeThe Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.Equal OpportunitiesThe Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. Next StepsIf you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.
Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.