Behaviour Mentor (East Sussex Academy)

Hours of work: 32.5

Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only

(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: Friday 10 July 2026

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

East Sussex Academy

The Ridge

Hastings

East Sussex

TN34 2AE

Phone: 07702 672923

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.eastsussex.lseat.org.uk

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.

Behaviour Mentor for East Sussex Academy, Hastings (Secondary)

Become a Behaviour Mentor and make a difference every day.

Do you have the patience, resilience and energy to inspire young people? We are looking for Behaviour Mentors to join us at East Sussex Academy (ESA) Hastings.

If you are calm under pressure, patient and ready to listen, energetic and enthusiastic, then this could be the perfect role for you and we would love to hear from you.

We are proud to be the Alternative Provision provider in East Sussex for permanently excluded children and those at risk of permanent exclusion. You will be joining us at an exciting time: ESA Hastings opens in September and will be our third site in East Sussex.

We are committed to safeguarding children; successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Closing date: Friday 10^th July 2026

Interview date: Tuesday 14^th July 2026

Start date: 1^st September 2026

Further information, including application details, are available from our Office Manager, Harriet Holmes: [email protected]

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact ESA Headteacher, Guy Walsh: [email protected]

Application Form

Job Description

Additional Information

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.