Pastoral Mentor

Deer Park School, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 2HT

14 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  10 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  24 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,796.00 Annually (FTE) Grade B – Step 1 - Actual Salary £20,116.68 (which is the equivalent full-time salary of £24,796)

Pastoral Mentor job summary

Pastoral Mentor - 35 hours per week, 8.30am to 4pm Monday to Friday, Term-time only (39 weeks). Grade B - Step 1 - Actual Salary £20,116.68 (which is the equivalent full-time salary of £24,796).

Deer Park School is a new state of the art seven-form secondary school which opened in September 2021. At present there are just under 1,000 students on roll across Yr7, 8, 9, 10 & 11. We are part of the RAISE Education Trust which comprises of Deer Park Secondary School, Wildern Secondary School and Boorley Park Primary School. We will have a PAN of 1050 when full.

As we embark on our next phase of growth we are seeking to appoint new members to our team to support us on our journey to excellence. We strive to provide an exceptional educational experience for every student. Our values and culture of ambition, excellence, kindness, inclusion and community underpin this vision.

In this crucial role as a Pastoral Mentor, you will play a vital part in ensuring the well-being and academic success of our students. You will work closely with the Pastoral Team and Year Heads to provide students with the support they need to thrive.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Student Support: You will act as a key point of contact for students, providing individualised support and guidance on a range of personal, social and emotional issues.
• Mentoring: You will develop positive relationships with students, offering one-to-one mentoring and building their confidence and self-esteem.
• Monitoring and Early Intervention: You will work with the Pastoral Team to identify students who may be facing challenges and implement early intervention strategies.
• Collaboration: You will liaise closely with Year Heads, teachers, and external agencies to ensure a coordinated approach to student support.
• Personal Development: You will track student progress and maintain confidential records, contributing to the development of personalised support plans.
• Community Building: You will contribute to a positive and inclusive school environment where all students feel valued and supported.

You are the ideal candidate if you:

• Have a genuine interest in the welfare and development of young people.
• Possess excellent communication, interpersonal and listening skills.
• Are a patient, empathetic and reliable individual with a positive and caring approach.
• Are a strong advocate for safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children.
• Are a team player with a collaborative approach and a commitment to confidentiality.
• Have experience working with young people in a pastoral care setting (desirable but not essential).

We will ensure that the successful candidate has:

• Comprehensive induction including a dedicated mentor.
• Continuous professional learning, development and improvement.
• The opportunity to contribute to raising standards for all our students.

Benefits of working for our Trust include:

• Exceptional team environment where all staff are valued.
• Excellent Continuing Professional Development with high quality CPD programs.
• Many opportunities for career progression.
• Extensive department resources and facilities.
• RAISE a Hand day: 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.
• Staff membership rates to our modern Leisure Centre at Wildern School.

If you currently work in a school, please ensure one of your references is from your current Headteacher.

Please submit your application as soon as possible as we may invite candidates to interview before the closing date. Closing Date: Midday, Tuesday 10th March 2026.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

RAISE Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our 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.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Deer Park School

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 697 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Deer Park School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/deer-park-school

Deer Park School is a new seven-form entry secondary school which opened in September 2021 initially with four forms of Year 7 and growing to full capacity of seven forms of entry over the next seven years.

We are part of the Wildern Academy Trust which comprises of Wildern School, Deer Park Secondary School and Boorley Park Primary School.

This is an exciting time for the trust and all colleagues joining us.

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