Lead Behaviour Mentor

Post: Lead Behaviour Mentor

Location: Redbridge / Winston Way Academy

Contract type: Permanent (may consider fixed-term)

Salary: £32,487 FTE - £28,032 Pro Rata 

Hours: Full time 37.5 hrs per week (TTO)

Closing Date: Tuesday 8th July 2025

Start Date: Sep 2025

Are you passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives? Do you have the skills to support students in overcoming barriers to learning and achieving their full potential? If you are looking for a role within a super friendly school, then read on!​

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Lead Behaviour Mentor to join our supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with students, helping them develop positive behaviours, build confidence, and thrive in a learning environment.

Winston Way Academy is a vibrant and inclusive school dedicated to providing high-quality education and care. Our mission is to foster a love of learning in a nurturing and stimulating environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one and small group mentoring to students with behavioural, emotional, or social difficulties.
• Support students in managing their behaviour and developing strategies for success.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, pastoral teams, parents and external agencies.
• Monitor and track student progress, maintaining accurate records and reports.
• Promote a positive and inclusive school culture.
• Be an active member of the Safeguarding Team in the role of Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working with young people, dealing with difficult situations relating to poor behaviour.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships and manage challenging behaviour.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

What We Offer:

As part of the United Learning Trust, we offer great benefits for our staff, including:

• Highly competitive pay above national average.
• 26 days annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays per annum.
• An additional day’s paid leave awarded per annum.
• Access to an outstanding professional development programme.
• A respectful working environment.
• Supportive, friendly colleagues who are committed to each other’s professional development.
• A chance to become part of United Learning, one of the largest groups of academies in the country.
• Opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues in each academy across the Cluster and United Learning.
• Excellent employee benefits which include a highly sought-after pension scheme with high employer contributions.
• Access to training
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), offering mental health and wellbeing support
• Health Cash Plan available to United Learning staff with a minimum of 6 months of service. The plan gives you money back on essential healthcare, from opticians to physiotherapy, and guarantees you 24/7 access to an online GP.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Car lease scheme
• Employee benefits through Westfield Rewards including money off your weekly shop, savings from big brands like M&S, Sainsbury’s Boots, H&M, Argos and many more
• Eye care vouchers and free flu vaccines

Visits to the school are welcomed, you can book a visit by emailing the school at hr@winstonwayacademy.org.uk.

How to apply

To join our dedicated and talented team click apply or visit our careers page at https://www.winstonwayacademy.org.uk/work-with-us.

The deadline for applications is 8th July 2025.

Note - We reserve the right to interview and offer a strong candidate prior to the closing date. It is strongly recommended that candidates submit their applications as soon as possible.

United Learning is a group of schools which aims to provide excellent education to children and young people across the country. We seek to improve the life chances of all the children and young people we serve and make it our mission to bring out ‘the best in everyone’ – pupils, staff, parents and the wider community.

If you are shortlisted for the role, we will carry out an online search.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.