Therapeutic Pastoral Mentor

This role requires qualified, non-judgmental, empathetic and easy-to-access support for pupils who are struggling with lower level emotional/mental health difficulties. The Therapeutic Pastoral Mentor provides emotional support at Oundle School and Laxton Junior School, including developing coping strategies and identifying personal resources for pupils aged from 4-18 years old.

Oundle and Laxton Junior Schools have long been associated with the very best of modern independent education, especially boarding. The Schools take seriously their responsibility to pupils so that they can emerge as decent, open-minded adults; ambitious about what they can go on to achieve and contribute. Over 1400 pupils are on roll at the School, of whom 840 are full boarders. Academic results are steadfastly excellent.

A team of around 800 staff, both academic and support, ensure an education of the highest standard is in place across the Schools with the efforts of the whole team focused on this fundamental aim.

Working weeks: This role is to work 33 weeks per year. Inclusive of holiday, you will be paid for 38.6 weeks.
Hours of work: 30 hours per week. All meal breaks are non-working hours and unpaid.
Salary: £21,851 (£39,249 FTE)