Behaviour and Inclusion Mentor

Behaviour and Inclusion Mentor - Secondary School, Wellingborough
Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Salary: £23,071 - £24,998 per annum (dependent on experience)

Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential?

Do you have the resilience, empathy, and confidence to build positive relationships with students and help create a safe, inclusive school environment?

We are working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive mainstream secondary school in Wellingborough that is seeking to appoint a dedicated Behaviour and Inclusion Mentor from September 2026. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity for someone who is committed to improving student wellbeing, promoting positive behaviour, and supporting pupils to succeed both academically and personally.

Working as part of the school's pastoral and inclusion team, you will play a key role in supporting students who may require additional guidance to fully engage with school life.

The Role

• Build positive, trusting relationships with students to encourage engagement, attendance, and achievement
• Provide one-to-one and small-group mentoring for students requiring additional behavioural or pastoral support
• Support pupils in developing resilience, emotional regulation, confidence, and positive relationships
• Work proactively to reduce barriers to learning and improve student outcomes
• Respond calmly and effectively to challenging behaviour using restorative and inclusive approaches
• Work closely with teachers, the SEND department, pastoral leaders, and families to implement targeted support strategies
• Monitor student progress, behaviour, and attendance, maintaining accurate records where required
• Promote an inclusive school culture where every student feels valued, supported, and able to succeed

We're Looking For Someone Who

• Has experience working with young people in education, youth work, mentoring, coaching, social care, or similar settings
• Is calm, resilient, and confident in managing challenging situations professionally
• Has excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Is passionate about inclusion, student wellbeing, and removing barriers to education
• Can work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary pastoral team
• Has a proactive, flexible, and solution-focused approach to supporting young people
• Experience supporting students with SEND, SEMH, or additional needs is desirable but not essential

What the School Offers

• Full-time, permanent Behaviour and Inclusion Mentor position starting September 2026
• Salary of £23,071 - £24,998 per annum, dependent on experience
• A welcoming and supportive mainstream secondary school in Wellingborough
• A collaborative pastoral and inclusion team committed to improving outcomes for every student
• High-quality CPD and professional development opportunities
• Clear progression pathways into teaching, pastoral leadership, safeguarding, SEND, or wider education support roles
• A leadership team that prioritises staff wellbeing and professional growth

Professional Development

The successful candidate will benefit from ongoing training in behaviour management, restorative practice, safeguarding, SEND, trauma-informed approaches, mental health awareness, and effective pastoral support, providing excellent opportunities for long-term career development.

If you're ready to make a genuine difference by supporting young people to thrive in a mainstream secondary school, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this Behaviour and Inclusion Mentor opportunity in Wellingborough starting September 2026.