Outwood Grange Academies Trust
SEMH Mentor
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SEMH Mentor
SEMH Mentor – Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth
About the Role
Academy & Working Pattern
- Position: Temporary (1 academic year), 32.5 hours/week (Term Time + 5 Days)
- Salary: £25,744 (Actual Salary)
- Start Date: 01/09/2026
- Location: Stockton-on-Tees, working in partnership with Stockton Virtual School
This role requires a highly qualified professional to deliver targeted, high-impact support for students—especially at GCSE level—focusing on academic attainment, emotional regulation, and bespoke intervention. You will work closely with LA Virtual School stakeholders to improve outcomes for children in the care of the local authority (LAC – Looked After Children).
The Impact of This Role
As a SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) Mentor, you will serve as a predictable, safe anchor for students navigating profound adversity. Key aspects include:
- Being a consistent, reliable presence—celebrating progress, offering quiet spaces, and managing unseen challenges.
- Repairing relational trauma and fostering secure attachments critical for learning.
- Providing unconditional positive regard with patience, resilience, and empathy.
- Balancing high expectations for academic growth with deep understanding of students’ experiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist intervention using tailored coping and regulating strategies.
- Manage complex student caseloads, including tailored mentoring and progress support.
- Lead and be accountable for statutory reviews and safeguarding responsibilities.
- Implement bespoke intervention programmes with measurable academic progress.
- Oversee an action research project, analysing student data and providing strategic insights for governors, leaders, and Virtual School.
- Collaborate with LA Virtual School partners and external stakeholders to enhance child outcomes.
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Welcome from the Principal
At Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth, we prioritise student flourishment, equity, and high-quality education in a field of workforce deprivation. Our success relies on strong relational bonds between staff, students, and families.
Qualities we value in applicants: ✔ A deep moral purpose to uplift young people. ✔ Commitment to continuous improvement and excellence. ✔ Investment in our mission to give students transformative educational opportunities.
Benefits & Professional Development
Support Framework
We are dedicated to workload balance, wellbeing, and career progression:
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Secure Pay & Pension
- Competitive £25,744 salary with automatic pay progression.
- Automatic enrollment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
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Training & Progression
- Comprehensive Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
- Opportunities for Vocational Apprenticeships and qualifications.
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Flexibility and Leave
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays for non-term time staff (prorated for part-time).
- Enhanced family-friendly policies.
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- Wellbeing & Perks
- Dedicated mental well-being strategy and Employee Assistance Programme.
- Free on-site parking, staff discounts, and employee benefits with swift eligibility.
About Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT)
OGAT is shaped by Outwood Institute of Education (OIE), ensuring that our staff development builds long-term excellence through: ✔ Tailored recruitment of the best talent. ✔ Investment in training and retention.
For more details, explore employee benefits here or our leadership vision here.
Safeguarding Commitments
Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and child welfare:
- All appointments follow safer recruitment practices and safeguarding guidelines.
- Online checks and enhanced DBS checks are mandatory for shortlisted candidates.
- All appointments are subject to case Screening and satisfactory references for suitability with children.
How to Apply
Visit our careers page via Outwood Careers Portal or contact Abigail Davies at a.davies@bishopsgarth.outwood.com.
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