Success Centre Behaviour Mentor (Maternity Cover)

Smestow Academy, Wolverhampton, WV3 8HU

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  23 January 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  14 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,800.60 - £25,800.60 Annually (Actual)

Success Centre Behaviour Mentor (Maternity Cover) job summary

Behaviour Mentor (Maternity Cover)

Smestow Academy - Windmill Crescent, Wolverhampton, WV3 8HU

37 Hours | Term Time | Monday to Friday  

Start Date: February 2026

Starting Salary (pro rata): £25,800.60 (FTE £29,996) 

Smestow Academy are seeking to appoint a committed and proactive Behaviour Mentor to join our pastoral team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to our pupils by supporting them through challenges and helping them reflect on their behaviour while guiding them towards positive choices.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day reflective work and pupil discussions for behaviour to ensure that pupils are adhering to the behaviour policy and demonstrating the expected standards of behaviour in school and assisting with pupil reflection during detentions.

About you:

To be successful for this role you should: 

• Have at least GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in English and Maths; 
• have experienced in working in similar roles and/or worked with pupils who need behaviour support for a minimum of 2
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, alongside strong IT skills; 
• Have the ability to handle highly confidential information.  

Please see the job description for the exact duties, skills and experience required. 

About us:  
At Smestow Academy, we expect everyone to 'be the best they can be'. It is our strong belief that embedding high standards of behaviour with excellent teaching practices, leads to the best educational outcomes. The successful candidate will have access to excellent professional development opportunities within our Academy and across the wider Matrix Academy Trust. 

We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. We also offer all employees annual health checks which includes the flu jab, BMI checks and a general discussion with a qualified Nurse.  

To apply directly, please complete our application form on My New Term.

You may also wish to contact Headteacher Ian Chamberlain: ichamblerlain@smestowacademy.co.uk. to arrange an informal look at the school.

Application Deadline: 23rd January 2026

Please note that suitable candidates will be called for interview and we reserve the right to remove any advertised role early. 

Matrix Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and pre-employment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Matrix Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and preemployment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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 Smestow Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 552 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Smestow Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/smestow-academy

We are excited to now be part of Matrix Academy Trust from January 2023.

As a Trust, our vision is simple: every child deserves an exceptional education. We make this happen by doing the things which really make a difference. Working smartly means we have staff who want to work here. It ensures we have the capacity to care for every pupil, providing them with the best possible education – without exception.

A great school is one people want to work at and one parents want to send their children to. No matter how great our schools might be, we never rest on our laurels. We are restless in our efforts to keep improving and we instil this in our young people.

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