General information
Reference
SCH9434
Publication start date
19/02/2025
Application Closing Date
12/03/2025
Vacancy Description
Title
Pastoral and Wellbeing Mentor
Service Area/School
Schools - Haberdasher's Aske's Crayford Academy
About Us

Welcome to Crayford Academy, where education and excellence go hand in hand. Our dedicated team are committed to providing a dynamic and engaging learning environment for our pupils that is safe and supportive too. We strive to create a culture of curiosity, creativity and critical thinking that prepares our students for success in their futures whatever they may be. We are proud of the achievements of our pupils and the impact they make in the world. We are oversubscribed in year 7 and 6th Form. Our pupils leave Crayford Academy with the skills, knowledge and confidence to make a meaningful difference in their communities and beyond. Our School was inspected by OFSTED in December 2022 with inspectors stating “Pupils are part of a strong and inclusive community. They meet the high expectations placed on them and have positive attitudes to learning”. OFSTED graded our school “GOOD” in all areas, you can read the full report here.
Haberdashers’ Academies Trust South is a multi-academy trust with five primary and four secondary schools in and around south-east London. These are currently organised as four ‘clusters’, Crayford Academy is part of the Bexley cluster which provides schooling for children aged 3-18 with over 1600 children in three schools: Crayford Academy (secondary), Crayford Primary and Slade Green Primary.
For further information about the school, please visit www.habscrayford.org.uk
About the Role
We are looking to appoint an exceptional Pastoral & Wellbeing Mentor to work with our students and community.
The successful candidate will provide support to our students, ensuring a high quality holistic wellbeing service within the Academy environment. You will be a pivotal part of the pastoral provision and all round wellbeing of our students and community. Each of our School Hubs are led by an Assistant Principal and a Pastoral & Wellbeing Mentor so you will be integral to its success and leadership.
The successful applicants must possess the drive, energy and enthusiasm for such a pivotal role and have experience of providing pastoral and welfare related services for a range of client groups.
As well as supporting the wellbeing of students the successful candidate will work with our behaviour and leadership team to ensure that high expectations of behaviour are met and to ensure that students consistently modelling our high expectations are rewarded for their ongoing excellence.
At Crayford Academy, we can offer you an enhanced salary package, which is not only higher than the national average but also exceeds that of other Bexley schools, making us a financially rewarding place to work.
Haberdashers’ Academies Trust South is a multi-academy trust with five primary and four secondary schools in and around south-east London. These are currently organised as four ‘clusters’, Crayford Academy is part of the Bexley cluster which provides schooling for children aged 3-18 with over 1600 children in three schools: Crayford Academy (secondary), Crayford Primary and Slade Green Primary.
If this role sounds like it’s for you, we’d love to hear from you. Full job details and application form available at www.habstrustsouth.org.uk/vacancies/
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. This post falls within the scope of regulated activity. Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS with list checks (and other relevant checks). It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Lauren Findlay on 01322 402 180 or at crayfordhr@habstrustsouth.org.uk
Candidate Profile
Please refer to the Person Specification attached.
How To Apply
To apply please complete the application form below and submit to l.findlay@habstrustsouth.org.uk.
Alternatively, please visit Haberdashers' Academies Trust South - Vacancies (habstrustsouth.org.uk)
The closing date for applications is 12 March 2025. Interview dates are Adhoc. We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.
Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted. References will be requested for shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete and return a Self-Disclosure form prior to interview.
Online Searches will be carried out on shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any concerns will be discussed with candidates at interview. Further vetting checks including an enhanced DBS, incorporating a check of the Children’s Barred List, will be undertaken on provisional offer.
We recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We are committed to eradicating discrimination in the workplace, becoming an employer of choice, for all staff to believe that they have a voice and be empowered to make a difference
Grade
Band 5 Trust Own Salary Scales (Outer London)
Contract Type
Permanent
Employment Details
Contract Hours
40 hours per week (8am-5pm)
Salary
£30,073 - £32,081 per annum
Benefits
We offer:
• LGPS Pension Scheme
• Performance related pay
• Talent Connect Bonus
• Welcome Reward
• Milestone Appreciation award
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Effective CPD opportunities
• Collaborative working with other Trust schools – Primary and Secondary
• Excellent ICT facilities
• Opportunities for flexible working
• Cycle Schemes
• Computer Purchase Schemes and Microsoft Office
• 02 discount
• Apple discount
• Season ticket loans
• Enhanced teacher, support and leadership pay scales
Vacancy Location
Location
South East, London, Haberdashers' Crayford Academy
Attachments
Attachment 1
Crayford Academy Job Advert.pdf (279 Kb)
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Attachment 2
Crayford Academy Recruitment Pack 2024.pdf (1397 Kb)
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Attachment 3
Application Form Haberdashers Academies Trust South.docx (277 Kb)
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