Mentor, Wellbeing and Enrichment Officer

The Mentor, Wellbeing and Enrichment Officer is responsible for providing pastoral support to students to support their personal and social development and independence. They will provide pastoral support and undertake general one-to-one sessions, as and when required, monitor student punctuality and attendance and identify and challenge behaviour deemed outside of the student Code of Conduct. They will also act as Safeguarding Officer in the Safeguarding Team, to provide a responsive safeguarding service to students experiencing welfare and safeguarding issues.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with young people and be able to build a good rapport with students. They should have empathy for young people and the ability to understand and relate to the issues affecting them. They should have some understanding and experience of engaging young people with special educational needs and experience of coaching and mentoring them to overcome barriers and realise their full potential. A good understanding of safeguarding practices is also essential.

This is a term-time only role, working 40 weeks per year. The actual salary is £23,256-£25,033pa inclusive of London Weighting.