Inclusion Leader / Behaviour Mentor
An exciting opportunity for a passionate and approachable Inclusion Leader to support children in overcoming barriers to learning and to promote inclusive education and emotional wellbeing across the school community.
If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you:
Pastoral Support Officer, SEN Coordinator, Learning Mentor, Behaviour Support Lead, Wellbeing Coordinator
SALARY: £27,779 per annum FTE / Actual Annual Salary £22,536 per annum + Benefits
LOCATION: Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Temporary
This role is of a temporary nature until August 2026 but the contract could potentially be extended.
WORKING HOURS: 35 hours per week, 8.30am to 4.00pm Monday to Friday, Term time only (39 Weeks)
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an Inclusion Leader / Behaviour Mentor to join the organisation on a temporary basis until August 2026, with the potential for extension.
As an Inclusion Leader / Behaviour Mentor you will coordinate and support strategies to meet the needs of vulnerable pupils, ensuring every child has the chance to thrive both academically and emotionally.
The Inclusion Leader / Behaviour Mentor will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team and Inclusion Practitioners to promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement across the school.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to make a real difference, supporting children to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.
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DUTIES
Your duties as the Inclusion Leader / Behaviour Mentor include:
- Manage And Mentor Team: Supervise and support Inclusion Practitioners, holding regular one-to-one meetings to monitor progress and share best practice
- Coordinate Staff Duties: Allocate responsibilities and ensure sufficient coverage within the regulation and nurture spaces
- Lead Training: Plan and deliver CPD sessions focused on inclusive education, behaviour management and emotional regulation strategies
- Monitor Behaviour: Work with the Assistant Headteacher to analyse behaviour data and evaluate the impact of interventions
- Maintain Safe Spaces: Oversee the regulation space to ensure it remains a therapeutic, calm and effective area for pupils needing support
- Facilitate Transitions: Develop and manage procedures for pupils moving between classrooms and regulation spaces
- Promote Inclusive Practice: Champion inclusive approaches that foster emotional wellbeing and a positive school culture
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
- Proven experience of supporting children with social, emotional or behavioural needs within an educational setting
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage students, parents and staff
- Strong understanding of behaviour management and inclusion principles
- Ability to mentor and motivate staff effectively
- Confident in analysing behaviour trends and implementing data-driven improvements
- A flexible, calm and compassionate approach to working with children and young people
BENEFITS
- Friendly and sociable colleagues
- Staff membership rates to the modern Leisure Centre
- One day per academic year — a fully paid day off to support personal events
- Two-week October half term: Providing staff and students with an extended break during the autumn term
- Enrolment in one of the UK’s Largest public sector pension schemes
- A tax efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme through salary sacrifice
The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. They will ensure that all recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
We reserve the right to close any of our vacancies early.
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JOB REF: AWDO-T14013
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