Role: BEHAVIOUR MENTOR
Accountable to: Behaviour Manager
Grade/Scale point range: Local Government Pay Scale, Scale 4, Points 7-10
Salary: £31,980 - £33,384 Full time equivalent
Actual salary £27,964 - £29,192 per annum, inclusive of overtime
Working Pattern: Full time, 35 hours per week, plus 5 hours per week contractual overtime
Term time only (39 weeks) per annum
Location: The City Academy Hackney
Disclosure level: Enhanced
Responsible for: N/A
Main purpose: Behaviour management and improvement systems, and a specialist area of focus
About Us
COLAT is driven by an unwavering ambition to be the best. We believe exceptional people create outstanding schools, transforming lives and shaping the future of every student. We have academies located in north, south and east London combining the heritage and tradition of the Corporation of London with a genuinely innovative, enterprising, and entrepreneurial ethos. We are also committed to providing training and development to all our staff, plus excellent career advancement opportunities within our evolving Trust.
We:
- believe strongly in the transformational nature of education operating schools in areas of significant disadvantage.
- understand that strong outcomes lead to improved life chances for our students, so we are unapologetically results driven.
- adopt a ‘warm/strict’ approach, combining high expectations with care and support meaning that we never compromise on standards or expectations
- ensure that no student’s background becomes a reason for low expectations.
provide an environment where students can learn without disruption
- maintain exemplary standards of behaviour, with systems, rituals and norms that instil strong habits
- take great pride in fostering an exceptionally positive learning environment and we work meticulously to maintain our strong ethos and culture.
About you
You will be:
- fully aligned with our approach, understanding the critical role that all staff play in supporting a behavioural and learning culture.
- highly effective and will strive to surpass what has been achieved.
- committed to creating an environment that promotes academic, creative, sporting, linguistic and personal achievement.
This is an exciting time to be part of the City of London Academies Trust, and we very much hope that you will be inspired to want to join us. We are committed to investing in the next generation of COLAT people who will embody the Trust’s culture, values and ethos.
Key Accountabilities
• Participate in all aspects of the management and improvement of student behaviour and the prevention of poor behaviour.
• Implement and monitor the Behaviour Improvement Path, in line with academy policy.
• Work collaboratively in a team of Behaviour Mentors and a Year Group.
• Be a mentor to students.
• Liaise with the Behaviour Manager and Deputy Lead Behaviour Mentor to operate, monitor and evaluate behaviour systems.
• Participate in the supervision of Reflection Room activities and register.
• Participate in Active Classroom Support and Reflection Room duties as well as other duties required such as breakfast club, playground, break/lunch.
• Manage and administer the detention system as required.
• Co-run the one hour detention sessions.
• Keep parents/carers informed of their child’s behaviour and build positive relationships with parents/carers.
• Help to maintain files and data used within the behaviour administration systems.
• Produce reports, documents and correspondence, including confidential material for the Behaviour Manager and SLT.
• Liaise with Hackney Learning Trust and Governors as and when required.
• Liaise with staff and external bodies as appropriate.
• Lead on a specialist area of focus.
• Ensure all school safeguarding procedures are followed in line with school policy
The postholder will also:
• Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers exchanging information, facilitating support for their child’s attendance, behaviour and learning.
• Reward good behaviour and challenge/take action on poor behaviour.
• With the Behaviour Manager, support training and/or induction for staff on behaviour management.
• Support teaching and support staff in maintaining discipline and following up incidents.
• Monitor students’ behaviour and with the Behaviour Manager and Director of Engagement, decide on a range of appropriate interventions and support to improve behaviour.
• Decide on the best course of action, referring to the Behaviour Manager, Director of Engagement and other members of SLT if required.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality with regards to student issues.
• Collate supporting material and documentation when required for reintegration and exclusion meetings, as directed by the Behaviour Manager.
• Be responsible for investigating behaviour incidents for a year group or other incidents, where requested.
• Be responsible for taking key students to external events/activities, i.e. A&E, Court, CAMHS, New Regents, home visits or appointments with mentees.
Key Organisational Objectives
The postholder will contribute to the academy’s objectives in service delivery by:
• Following Health and Safety requirements and initiatives as directed.
• The academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment.
• Ensuring compliance with Data Protection legislation.
• At all times operating within the school’s Equalities policies, demonstrating commitment and contribution to improving standards of attainment.
• Adopting Customer Care and Quality initiatives.
• Fulfilling the role of Student Personal Adviser and/or mentor if required.
• Contributing to the maintenance of a caring and stimulating environment for young people.
About the Role
We’re looking for an enthusiastic Behaviour Mentor, passionate about making a positive difference to students learning experience, This role will involve you participating in all aspects of the management of students' behaviour and the prevention of poor conduct, with plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills.
You will work collaboratively within our friendly and supportive Behaviour team, and with a designated year group: being a mentor to students, participating in active classroom support and reflection room duties, and overseeing detention sessions after school. A key aspect of the role will be building positive relationships with parents, keeping them informed of their child's behaviour.
This role would suit someone with excellent communication skills and the ability to to motivate young people. You will have a background working with students of all abilities and experience of liaising with parents and external agencies. Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection policies is essential. You will have excellent admin and organisational skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
If you match our ambition and want to join our dedicated team of professionals, we would love to hear from you. Candidates must address the person specification in no more than 1,000 words. Applications must be submitted via the TES portal
Closing date for applications 6 October 2025
Interview are scheduled to take place on 13 October 2025
City of London Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment.
City of London Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from City of London Academies Trust vision and values.
Our school is based in the heart of an evolving community in Islington, and we value the diversity of our workforce. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.
The role is covered by part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
City of London Academies Trust Company Registration No. 04504128.
