Pastoral Mentor / Behaviour Lead (Youth Work Background) Blackpool Secondary School | Long-Term Contract | Full-Time (5 Days a Week) Start Date: Monday 3rd November 2025 | End Date: July 2026 Are you a highly skilled Youth Worker, Pastoral Lead, or experienced professional from a similar discipline (e.g., prison service, social services, alternative provision) with exceptional behaviour management expertise? A proactive secondary school in Blackpool is seeking a dedicated individual to manage and support classes of up to 30 students, particularly focusing on those with behavioural or engagement challenges. This vital, non-teaching role requires a calm, authoritative presence to maintain a positive learning environment. The Role: Class Management & Behaviour Support This is a key pastoral and behavioural role designed for someone who can command respect and manage large groups effectively, ensuring student safety and focus are maintained. Class Supervision: Proactively manage and supervise classes of up to 30 students when the usual teacher is absent (e.g., PPA cover, short-term sickness). You will primarily deliver pre-prepared work, maintaining high standards of behaviour and productivity. Behaviour Intervention: Lead on immediate in-class and withdrawal behaviour support, using your expertise to de-escalate incidents and re-engage learners. Pastoral Mentoring: Provide informal mentoring and guidance to students identifi...