Job Description
Location: Blackpool, Lancashire (FY Postcode area) Salary: Paid to Scale £102.83 - £122.83 per day, dependent on experience) Contract Type: Temporary (Long-Term), Full-Time Start Date: Immediate / September 2026
Are you a passionate Youth Worker looking to transition your skills into a secondary school environment? Do you have the confidence to lead a classroom while maintaining a strong pastoral focus?
We are seeking a dynamic individual to join a vibrant secondary school in Blackpool as a Pastoral Cover Lead. This unique role combines classroom management with front line pastoral support for students aged 11-16 (KS3 & KS4).
The Role: Impacting Lives in the Classroom
In this position, you will be a visible, supportive presence across the school. Your responsibilities will include:
* Classroom Cover: Delivering pre-set lessons across various subjects, ensuring students remain on task and engaged in a safe learning environment.
* Pastoral Mentoring: Working 1-on-1 or in small groups with students to address barriers to learning, such as attendance, behaviour, or emotional well-being.
* De-escalation: Using your youth work background to manage challenging situations with empathy, patience, and firm boundaries.
* Collaboration: Working alongside Heads of Year and the Safeguarding team to ensure the "Blackpool student" is supported holistically.
What We're Looking For
* Experience: A proven track record in youth work, community coaching, or school-based pastoral roles.
* Resilience: The ability to manage classroom dynamics and command respect from students aged 11-16.
* Adaptability: Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.
* Local Knowledge: An understanding of the specific challenges and rewards of working with young people in the Blackpool area.
* Qualifications: A Degree or Level 3+ qualification in Youth Work, Education, or Social Care is highly desirable.
Why Choose This Role?
* Paid to Scale: We value your experience. Your daily rate will reflect your expertise and the responsibilities of the role.
* Long-Term Stability: This is a consistent, long-term temporary position with the potential to lead to a permanent school contract.
* Professional Development: Gain invaluable "on-the-job" experience in a formal education setting perfect for those considering a future in teaching or social work.
* Community Impact: Make a direct difference to the aspirations and outcomes of local Blackpool teenagers.
How to Apply
If you have the "street smarts" and the professional heart to guide our students, we want to hear from you.
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