About This Role
Derby Cathedral School is a vibrant and inclusive school located in the heart of Derby, committed to providing an outstanding education that nurtures every child’s potential. We are seeking a dedicated Behaviour and Resilience Mentor to join our team and support students in developing positive behaviour and emotional resilience.
Position: Behaviour and Resilience Mentor
Location: Derby Cathedral School, Derbyshire
Experience: Working with young people in a voluntary or paid capacity, understanding safeguarding principles and practices, strong background in mentoring and coaching and working in a secondary education environment.
Role Overview:
As a Behaviour and Resilience Mentor, you will work closely with students who need additional support to manage their behaviour and build resilience. You will play a key role in creating a safe, supportive environment where all pupils can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.Skills and Qualifications:
- A genuine interest in working with children and young people- Strong communication skills with the ability to listen actively and empathetically
- Patience, understanding, and the ability to remain calm under pressure
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team including teachers, parents, and external agencies
- Basic organisational skills for record keeping related to student progress (training provided)
- Willingness to learn new strategies for behaviour management through ongoing professional development
Values and Attitudes:
- Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, inclusion, safeguarding & wellbeing within the school community- Positive attitude towards supporting young people facing challenges or adversity
- Respectful approach towards all students regardless of background or circumstances
- Enthusiasm for helping pupils develop confidence alongside academic achievement
- Reliability with strong personal integrity
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start their career in education or youth mentoring without prior experience. Full training will be provided along with ongoing support from experienced staff.
If you are passionate about making a difference in young lives by fostering positive behaviours and resilience at Derby Cathedral School we would love to hear from you.
To apply please submit completed applications forms to hr@derbycathedralschool.org.uk by the closing date.
We will only accept applications made on DDAT application forms. Please note that we will not consider CVs as part of the shortlisting.