Pastoral And Wellbeing Mentor

Job Title

Pastoral and Wellbeing Mentor

Secondary Academy, Bexley, Southeast London

£31,276 – £33,364 per annum (Actual Annual Salary)

March 2026

Permanent, 40 hours a week, Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm, Term time + 5 Inset days + 1 week, based on‑site.

Assistant Principal

• Excellent modern facilities
• Extensive support network
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Excellent professional development programme
• Lifestyle and discount savings
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
• Headspace app
• Staff development – Secondment Opportunities
• Free parking
• Ride to Work and Cycle to Work Schemes
• Season ticket loans

• Safeguard students and respond to wellbeing concerns; coordinate with families, colleagues and external agencies.
• Provide support and guidance to students experiencing emotional, social or behavioural difficulties.
• Serve as a point of contact for students requiring extra help outside the classroom.
• Work with the behaviour and leadership team to ensure high behavioural expectations.

• GCSE English and Maths, grade C or above.
• Experience working with young people in a pastoral role (preferably in a secondary school).
• Experience working with external agencies such as CAMHS, Social Services, ESWS, etc.
• Strong knowledge of contextual safeguarding issues.
• Understanding of how students learn and potential barriers to learning.
• Experience leading “Team around the Child/Family” meetings and attending child protection conferences.

As soon as possible.

Contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education for an informal chat and to apply for this permanent Pastoral and Wellbeing Mentor role.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.