Behaviour Mentor (East Sussex Academy) at East Sussex County Council

Saint Leonards-on-Sea, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 May, 26

Salary

24023.0

Posted On

20 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patience, Resilience, Energy, Calm Under Pressure, Listening, Enthusiasm, Safeguarding

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Hours of work: 32.5 Hours Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only etc. (As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata) Closing date: Friday 20 March 2026 For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact: East Sussex Academy Tile Barn Road St Leonards on Sea East Sussex TN38 9QU Phone: 01273049656 Email: harriet.holmes@eastsussex.lseat.org.uk Website: www.eastsussex.lseat.org.uk Please note, we do not accept CVs. Behaviour Mentor for East Sussex Academy, Hastings (Secondary) Become a Behaviour Mentor and make a difference every day. Do you have the patience, resilience and energy to inspire young people? We are looking for Behaviour Mentors to join us at East Sussex Academy (ESA) Hastings. If you are calm under pressure, patient and ready to listen, energetic and enthusiastic, then this could be the perfect role for you and we would love to hear from you. We are proud to be the Alternative Provision provider in East Sussex for permanently excluded children and those at risk of permanent exclusion. You will be joining us at an exciting time: ESA Hastings opens in September and will be our third site in East Sussex. We are committed to safeguarding children; successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. Closing date: Friday 20th March 2026 Interview date: Week of 23rd March 2026 Start date: 1st September 2026 Further information, including application details, are available from our Office Manager, Harriet Holmes: harriet.holmes@eastsussex.lseat.org.uk For an informal conversation about the role, please contact ESA Headteacher, Guy Walsh: guy.walsh@eastsussex.lseat.org.uk Advert Job Description Application Additional Information The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record. All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.

Responsibilities

The Behaviour Mentor will be responsible for inspiring young people, particularly those who are permanently excluded or at risk of exclusion, within the East Sussex Academy setting. This role requires maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure while providing energetic and enthusiastic support to students.