Pastoral Support Mentor – Ashford, Surrey | September 2026 Start | Full-Time

Do you have the resilience, confidence, and compassion to support young people to overcome barriers to learning?

Engage Education is recruiting a Pastoral Support Mentor for a secondary school in Ashford, Surrey, starting in September 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated pastoral team, supporting students who require additional guidance with behaviour, attendance, wellbeing, and engagement. The successful candidate will be a positive role model with the confidence to build strong relationships while maintaining high expectations.

The Role

As a Pastoral Support Mentor, you will:

• Support students who require additional pastoral, behavioural, or emotional support throughout the school day.
• Work one-to-one and in small groups with students to improve behaviour, attendance, punctuality, and engagement.
• Build positive relationships that encourage students to make positive choices and take responsibility for their learning.
• Support the school’s behaviour systems by helping students regulate their emotions and return successfully to lessons.
• Liaise with teachers, pastoral leaders, parents, and external agencies where appropriate.
• Promote a positive, safe, and inclusive school culture for all students.

The Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with young people in education, mentoring, youth work, coaching, or a similar role.
• Has excellent behaviour management and can confidently de-escalate challenging situations.
• Is calm, resilient, and able to remain professional under pressure.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is passionate about supporting students to achieve both academically and personally.
• Can act as a positive role model and build trust with young people from a range of backgrounds.

What’s on Offer

• Full-time position starting September 2026.
• Competitive daily pay based on experience.
• Long-term opportunity with the potential to become permanent.
• A supportive leadership and pastoral team.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Dedicated support from your Engage Education consultant.

This role is ideal for individuals considering a future career in teaching, pastoral leadership, youth work, educational psychology, or social work, and who have the confidence to support students in a school with high expectations for behaviour, attendance, and achievement.

Apply today or contact Engage Education to learn more about this rewarding Pastoral Support Mentor opportunity in Ashford, Surrey.