Pastoral Mentor – West Denton, Newcastle
Location: West Denton, Newcastle
Pay: £90–£115 per day (PAYE – no umbrella deductions)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Not all heroes wear capes—some carry walkie-talkies, know every pupil by name, and have a sixth sense for when someone’s having a tough day.
This school in West Denton is looking for a Pastoral Mentor with heart, humour, and heaps of patience to join their supportive inclusion team this September. If you're the kind of person who listens first, supports always, and believes every pupil deserves a champion, keep reading.
What you’ll be doing:
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Supporting pupils with social, emotional, or behavioural challenges
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Running check-ins, restorative chats, and confidence-boosting interventions
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Working alongside SLT, pastoral leads, and safeguarding teams
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Helping build strong, positive relationships with pupils and families
What the school offers:
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A welcoming, inclusive ethos where pastoral care is a priority
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Opportunities to grow—training, CPD, and team development
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A culture that values kindness, communication, and consistency
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A proper team you’ll want to stay part of
What you’ll need:
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Experience in a school, youth work, or mentoring setting
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A calm, compassionate approach—and great listening skills
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Flexibility, resilience, and a strong sense of purpose
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Bonus: Thrive trained? Even better. Not yet? We’ll help you get there for free!
This is the kind of role where you don’t just work in a school—you become part of its heartbeat. Ready to make a real impact?
Apply now or get in touch to learn more.
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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