Are you passionate about guiding young people and promoting positive behaviour in a secondary school setting? We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic, and experienced individual to take on the dual role of Youth Worker / Secondary School Class Manager in a supportive school environment in Blackpool.
About the Role
This unique and rewarding role requires a blend of youth work expertise and excellent classroom management skills. You will not be expected to teach, but instead will be a key pastoral presence responsible for supporting student engagement, managing behaviour, and fostering a positive, productive learning atmosphere across a range of classes.
Key Responsibilities:
Pastoral Support: Act as a dedicated Youth Worker for assigned groups of students, providing emotional and social support, mentoring, and guidance.
Behaviour Management: Proactively manage classroom behaviour, ensuring a calm and focused environment when the class teacher is absent or focused on instruction.
Cover Management: Supervise classes during periods of teacher absence (non-teaching cover), overseeing set work and ensuring students remain on task.
Engagement & Motivation: Develop and implement strategies to improve student attendance, punctuality, and overall engagement in school life.
Liaison: Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, Heads of Year, SENCOs, and parents to address individual student needs and concerns.
Intervention: Run small group sessions or 1:1 support focusing on social skills, resilience, and conflict resolution.
We Are Looking For
Essential Experience: Proven experience working with young people (aged 11-16) in a youth work, school support, or similar pastoral role.
Behaviour Management Skills: Confident and effective in implementing positive behaviour strategies and managing challenging behaviour.
Communication: Exceptional ability to build rapport quickly with teenagers, staff, and parents.
Youth Work Qualification: A qualification in Youth Work, Education, or relevant field is highly desirable.
Resilience: The ability to remain calm, authoritative, and supportive under pressure.
Commitment: A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Why Join This Blackpool School?
Impact: A chance to make a substantial, daily impact on students' educational and personal development.
Dedicated Team: Work within a supportive and collaborative school staff team.
Professional Growth: Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.
Location: Based in the vibrant community of Blackpool.
Application Details
If you are ready for a challenging and incredibly rewarding role, combining your passion for youth development with practical classroom leadership, we want to hear from you!
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience in both youth work and classroom settings to (url removed) or click apply.
Closing Date: Ongoing
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references