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Job: Pastoral and Wellbeing Mentor School: Secondary Academy, Bexley, Southeast London Actual Annual Salary: £31,276 - £33,364 Start date: March 2026 Contract: Permanent, 40 hours a week, Mondays to Fridays 8.00am - 5.00pm, Term time + 5 Inset days + 1 week, based on-site. Reporting to: Assistant Principal Aston Education is working with an oversubscribed Ofsted Good 11-18 secondary school in Bexley looking for afull-timePastoral and Wellbeing Mentor. Benefits: Excellent modern facilitiesAn extensive support networkLocal Government Pension SchemeExcellent professional development programmeLifestyle and discount savingsEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing supportHeadspace appStaff development - Secondment OpportunitiesFree parkingRide to Work and Cycle to Work SchemesSeason ticket loans Responsibilities include: As a member of the school's Welfare team, the Pastoral and Wellbeing Mentor will play a crucial role in safeguarding the students in ensuring that, where there are concerns regarding a pupil's wellbeing, the appropriate action is taken. This will involve working alongside students and their families, as well as colleagues in school and professionals from external agencies. The Pastoral and Wellbeing Mentor plays a critical role in providing support and guidance to students who may be experiencing emotional, social, or behavioural difficulties. You will serve as a point of contact for students who require extra help and support outside of the classroom. As well as supporting the wellbeing of students the successful candidate will work with the school's behaviour and leadership team to ensure that high expectations