Behaviour & Pastoral Mentor Maidstone

We are seeking 2 experienced Behaviour & Pastoral Mentors to join our new school and amazing team in Maidstone.

At Serenity School, we are dedicated to meeting the academic, therapeutic, and vocational needs of our students. Our mission is to create, adapt, and implement functional curricula necessary to meet the diverse individual needs of our student population and increase current and future independence. 

Hours: 38.5 per week Full time - Term time only (salary not pro rata)

38 weeks per year term time

COS available for qualified applicants currently on a Tier 4 visa.

You will be required to work under the direction of the Headteacher:

Work with mentors and the Senior Leadership Team in creating lasting improvement in the quality of provision through leading on behaviour and positive handling with professionalism and high expectations.

To contribute to the development and improvement of school life for all pupils through effective behaviour and positive handling procedures

Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the Behaviour & Pastoral Mentor will carry out. The post holder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the Headteacher.

• Experience of working within a SEN environment
• Experience on handling behavioural matters within an educational provision
• Experience of working with young people within a school environment
• Excellent communication skills
• To be positive and committed to inclusive education
• To be a good team player

We offer a competitive salary that is among the best in our sector, pension scheme, full independent school holidays and membership of an occupational health scheme. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

To start in September 2024.

We will be looking at applications as they come in and may shortlist in advance of the closing date.

This advert will close early if there is sufficient interest before the closing date.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

Serenity Education group are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Closing date for applications is 15th May 2024