Behaviour Mentor

Responsibilities

• Support the consistent implementation of the academy behaviour policy
• Maintain a calm and purposeful learning environment and manage student movement between lessons
• Work with the behaviour team to monitor and supervise students during breaks, lunch, and before school
• Manage afternoon detentions and oversee the entrance of students into the breakfast club
• Act as a liaison between the academy and the local community, including the police and local shopkeepers
• Mentor students on Personal Support Plans (PSPs) and support them within lessons
• Supervise students who are internally excluded, supporting their re-integration into mainstream lessons
• Follow up on truancy, attendance concerns, and student safety issues such as bullying
• Prepare student files for disciplinary panels or exclusion hearings

Requirements

• GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above (or equivalent)
• Two years of experience working in an inner city school or educational establishment
• Proven experience dealing successfully with challenging behaviour and diverse student needs
• Training in child protection and safeguarding procedures
• Basic knowledge of first aid (e.g., emergency first aid course)
• Experience working with families and staff to ensure excellent behaviour for learning

Benefits

• Competitive salary: £35,221 - £37,368 (based on 38 weeks per year)
• Performance and Loyalty Bonus
• Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions
• Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan
• Opportunities for professional development, coaching, and career progression

About the Company

Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich is part of the Harris Federation. We encourage our students to be critical thinkers and aim to provide an environment where they can engage deeply with society, citizenship, and the media. We pride ourselves on an amazing staff team of professionals striving to be the very best to change futures for our students.