Pastoral Mentor/Head of Year

Manchester

£115 - £140 per day

Temporary to Permanent contract

Immediate start

Working hours: Mon to Fri, 8:30am to 3:30pm

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pastoral Mentor/Head of year to join a thriving secondary school in the Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside area. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people by supporting their personal, social, and emotional development alongside their academic journey.

As a Pastoral Mentor/Head of year, you will play a vital role in building positive relationships with students, supporting behaviour management strategies, and helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.

A Pastoral Mentor's Key Responsibilities:

Provide 1:1 and small group mentoring to students requiring additional support.
Act as a positive role model and trusted adult for young people.
Support students in managing behaviour, attendance, and emotional well-being.
Work closely with the school's pastoral team, teaching staff, parents and external agencies.
Monitor and track progress, ensuring interventions have impact.

What We're Looking For:

Experience of working with young people in an educational, youth work, or mentoring capacity.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
A calm, empathetic, and resilient approach.
Ability to support students facing social, emotional, or behavioural challenges.
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Able to commute to the Greater Manchester area.

If this sounds like the right role for you, please apply with your more recent CV and we will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

Pastoral Mentor | Head of year| Oldham | Tameside | Rochdale | Mainstream Secondary School | £115 - £140 per day | Behaviour Mentor | Value Education | Supply | Temporary to Permanent | Full-time