Pastoral Mentor

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Job Type: Supply Teaching
Industry: Secondary Support
Reference: PastoralMentor
Salary: PAYE: competitive, based on experience
Job Published: 3 days ago

Pastoral Mentor

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Pay: £110–£140 per day

Do you enjoy supporting young people and helping them reach their potential? This Pastoral Mentor role is a brilliant way to step into an education career and make a real difference every day.

We’re working with a welcoming secondary school in Newcastle that places a big emphasis on pastoral care, wellbeing, and giving students the support they need to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

Why this role is for you:

  • Build meaningful relationships with young people and become a trusted go-to adult

  • Support students with behaviour, attendance, and engagement

  • Help create a positive, safe, and inclusive school environment

  • Gain hands-on experience for careers in teaching, counselling, or youth work

Your day-to-day will include:

  • Providing 1:1 and small-group mentoring for pupils who need extra support

  • Working closely with teachers, pastoral leads, and parents to keep students engaged

  • Supporting behaviour management strategies and helping pupils develop resilience

  • Celebrating progress and being a positive role model

We’re looking for someone who:

  • Has experience working with young people (school, youth work, coaching, or community roles)

  • Can listen, empathise, and build strong relationships

  • Has resilience, patience, and a genuine commitment to helping young people succeed

Protocol Education perks:

  • Weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella deductions)

  • FREE access to our CPD Academy, including Thrive training for emotional wellbeing support

  • Ongoing guidance from a dedicated local consultant

  • Opportunities to explore different pathways in education and youth support

If you’re ready to support young people and build a rewarding career in education, apply today.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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