Pastoral Mentor

Overview

Pay Scale: SCP 17-22 (£26,802 - £29,520 per annum actual)

37 hours per week - TTO + 5 days. 5 days a week 8:00 - 16:00

Fixed Term 1 year in the first instance

January 2025 start

Job Description & Advert

Are you someone who is interested in working with aspirational staff, who want the best for the children of Our Lady and St Brendan’s?

We are looking for someone who:

Has experience of working in a similar role.
Can work effectively as part of a team.
Is able to work on their own initiative, prioritising day to day work.
Has good communication and interpersonal skills.
Is committed to our Catholic vision and ethos.

Effort Demands:

Demonstrate resilience, empathy, and adaptability in a dynamic school environment, managing emotional and behavioural challenges while maintaining professionalism, patience, and a consistent focus on pupil wellbeing and progress.

Responsibilities:

Provide targeted support to pupils to help them engage in learning, develop positive behaviour, and achieve their personal and academic goals.
Support teaching staff in maintaining a purposeful and safe learning environment, preparing materials and resources as needed.
Supervise and mentor pupils needing additional guidance to ensure progress, both academically and emotionally.
Promote positive values and relationships, liaising effectively with teachers, parents, and external agencies to support pupil development.
Contribute to monitoring, reporting, and review processes, keeping accurate records and assisting in transition, SEN, and pastoral meetings.

Salary & Benefits

£26082 - £29520

Location

Our Lady & St. Brendan's Catholic Primary School
Bank
Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD10 0QA

Supporting documents

Deadline and how to apply

Visits to school are warmly welcomed to allow you to meeting the staff and children. If you would like to book a visit, please email martyn.filson@olsb.bcwcat.co.uk. Applications must be completed on a CES application form which is available from the school office. CVs will not be considered.

Closing date for applications:

9:00am Friday 14th November 2025

Interviews:

Week commencing 17th November 2025

Safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the exceptions order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Appointments will be made subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and the receipt of satisfactory references and all other pre-employment checks.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. Our recruitment process is based on merit and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We strive to foster a work environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.