Behaviour Mentor
| Posting date: | 19 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 October 2025 |
| Location: | Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 5NY |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 951791d9-62b2-4836-b956-30655a5aea62 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you passionate about supporting young people to thrive both academically and personally? Hawkley Hall High School is seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Behaviour Mentor to join our pastoral team and help shape a positive and respectful school culture.
As a Behaviour Mentor, you will play a key role in promoting positive behaviour, supporting students with social and emotional challenges, and helping them re-engage with learning. You’ll work closely with students, staff, and families to ensure every child feels safe, supported, and empowered to succeed.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide pastoral support to students, including mentoring and emotional guidance
• Monitor and manage student behaviour across the school site
• Support transitions between lessons and reintegration into classrooms
• Communicate effectively with parents and external agencies
• Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive school environment
• Uphold and model the school’s values and behaviour expectations
What We’re Looking For:
Essential
• Experience working with children or young people
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare
• Ability to build positive relationships and act as a role model
• Excellent organisational and ICT skills
• Resilience, flexibility, and a proactive attitude
Desirable
• Level 2 qualification in Maths and English (Grade C or equivalent)
• Relevant Level 3 and degree-level qualification
• Experience in a school or educational setting
• Understanding of behaviour management strategies and relevant legislation
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Hawkley Hall?
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• A strong culture of professional development and CPD
• Opportunities to be involved in a wide range of creative and performance-based activities
• A school community that values respect, kindness, and integrity
Further details about the role
The full job description and person specification for this position can be found in the recruitment pack linked below.
How to Apply
Please submit a completed application form and supporting statement (2 pages maximum) outlining your suitability for the role to jobs@hhhs.net
We welcome visits to the school. To arrange a visit, please contact Mrs Harrison, PA to the Headteacher (c.harrison@hhhs.net)
Any queries regarding this vacancy should be directed to jobs@hhhs.net
Commitment to safeguarding
At Hawkley Hall High school, your child’s safety and wellbeing is very important to us. Our students regularly receive guidance and support in school about how to keep themselves safe but we recognise that sometimes, as parents and carers, you may also wish to seek advice or support regarding an issue which is affecting your child. This section of our school website will signpost you to resources and information that you may find helpful on a range of issues that affect our young people.
Are you passionate about supporting young people to thrive both academically and personally? Hawkley Hall High School is seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Behaviour Mentor to join our pastoral team and help shape a positive and respectful school culture.
As a Behaviour Mentor, you will play a key role in promoting positive behaviour, supporting students with social and emotional challenges, and helping them re-engage with learning. You’ll work closely with students, staff, and families to ensure every child feels safe, supported, and empowered to succeed.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide pastoral support to students, including mentoring and emotional guidance
• Monitor and manage student behaviour across the school site
• Support transitions between lessons and reintegration into classrooms
• Communicate effectively with parents and external agencies
• Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive school environment
• Uphold and model the school’s values and behaviour expectations
What We’re Looking For:
Essential
• Experience working with children or young people
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare
• Ability to build positive relationships and act as a role model
• Excellent organisational and ICT skills
• Resilience, flexibility, and a proactive attitude
Desirable
• Level 2 qualification in Maths and English (Grade C or equivalent)
• Relevant Level 3 and degree-level qualification
• Experience in a school or educational setting
• Understanding of behaviour management strategies and relevant legislation
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Hawkley Hall?
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• A strong culture of professional development and CPD
• Opportunities to be involved in a wide range of creative and performance-based activities
• A school community that values respect, kindness, and integrity
Further details about the role
The full job description and person specification for this position can be found in the recruitment pack linked below.
How to Apply
Please submit a completed application form and supporting statement (2 pages maximum) outlining your suitability for the role to jobs@hhhs.net
We welcome visits to the school. To arrange a visit, please contact Mrs Harrison, PA to the Headteacher (c.harrison@hhhs.net)
Any queries regarding this vacancy should be directed to jobs@hhhs.net
Commitment to safeguarding
At Hawkley Hall High school, your child’s safety and wellbeing is very important to us. Our students regularly receive guidance and support in school about how to keep themselves safe but we recognise that sometimes, as parents and carers, you may also wish to seek advice or support regarding an issue which is affecting your child. This section of our school website will signpost you to resources and information that you may find helpful on a range of issues that affect our young people.