Pastoral Mentor - Long Term Futures Ltd : Job Details

Pastoral Mentor - Secondary School - Waltham Forest

Long Term Futures are working with a welcoming and forward-thinking secondary school in Waltham Forest to appoint a Pastoral Mentor for a September 2025 start.The school is known for its supportive leadership, inclusive ethos, and high expectations for behaviour and attendance. With a strong focus on personal development and community engagement, staff are encouraged to take an active role in shaping the wider school culture.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for student wellbeing and behaviour, especially if you're looking to grow within a structured and values-led environment.

Key Responsibilities:* Provide 1:1 and small group mentoring for students across KS3 and KS4, supporting emotional wellbeing and behaviour* Monitor student attendance and punctuality, liaising with families and Heads of Year* Support teaching staff during lessons to reinforce behaviour policies and expectations* Deliver pastoral interventions that help students build resilience, improve focus and re-engage with school life* Help coordinate school-wide initiatives focused on behaviour, inclusion and student support* Act as a key point of contact for a caseload of students, tracking progress and contributing to review meetings

Ideal Candidate Will Have:* Experience working in a school or youth setting in a pastoral or behaviour role* A calm, consistent and proactive approach to student support* Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with young people* Good organisational skills, particularly around behaviour monitoring and follow-up* An understanding of safeguarding, SEMH and positive behaviour management

Location and Transport - Waltham Forest, London* Well connected via Lea Bridge, Walthamstow Central and Leyton Midland stations* Local bus routes: 48, 55, 56, 69, 97* Easily commutable from East and North East London

Why Work with Long Term Futures* Weekly competitive pay - up to £125 per day* Free CPD including behaviour mentoring, safeguarding, and trauma-informed practice* Long-term and temp-to-perm roles only - no day-to-day supply* Regular check-ins and career planning with a specialist education consultant* Opportunities to lead pastoral projects and transition into senior behaviour or safeguarding roles* Access to exclusive Wellbeing & Resilience workshops for education professionals

If you're passionate about making a difference in young people's lives and ready to step into a role where you can genuinely shape outcomes, apply today with Long Term Futures?? We are also hiring for pastoral and behaviour roles across East London - visit www.ltfrecruitment.co.uk to see our current vacancies.