Behaviour Support Mentor

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of young people? 

de Stafford School is looking for an inspiring and dedicated Behaviour Support Mentor (Thrive) to join our passionate and innovative team in supporting our inclusive culture and providing targeted interventions & support.

What we are looking for:

• Experience of working with young people 
• GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above) 
• Able to work with and champion disadvantaged children to achieve positive behaviour outcomes 
• Vision aligned with GLF Schools high aspirations and the belief that all students can achieve success

Please read the full job description and person specification for more information. 

About de Stafford School

de Stafford is an 11-16 comprehensive school located in Caterham, Surrey which joined GLF Schools MAT in December 2016. The school has a PAN of 180 students per year group. The school serves predominantly the local Caterham community with the majority of students residing within the CR3 catchment area.

Our Core Values:

• Grow
• Learn
• Believe
• Achieve

Why work at de Stafford School:

• An exciting opportunity to develop a curriculum to meet the needs of the local community
• A supportive senior management team and wider staff body within GLF Schools
• Excellent CPD opportunities through our tailored CPD programme
• An opportunity to work collaboratively with leaders across the wider GLF MAT
• Recognition of previous school continuous service
• A successful ECT support programme
• Onsite parking
• Access to CareFirst, an advice and information service

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme 
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career pathways and talent management
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Salary: GLF Specialist Point 1 £27,061 to Point 10 £30,791 (dependent on experience)

Actual Salary: £24,250.43 to £30,352.25 (dependent on experience)

Hours: 37.5hrs per week, Mon - Fri (term time only)

Closing Date: 1st March 2026