Location: Blackpool, Lancashire (FY area) Salary: £102.83 - £121.64 per day (DOE) / Pro-rata Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time Only (Permanent & Long-term options) Role Overview Are you a resilient, empathetic professional looking to make a genuine impact on young lives in Blackpool? We are seeking a Cover Supervisor with a strong focus on Pastoral Support to join our secondary school team. This is not just "babysitting" a classroom. You will be the bridge between academic learning and emotional well-being, ensuring students remain engaged even when their regular teacher is absent. Key Responsibilities Classroom Management: Lead KS3 and KS4 classes, delivering pre-set work and maintaining a focused learning environment. Pastoral Mentoring: Provide 1:1 support for students with SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) needs or behavioral challenges. De-escalation: Use trauma-informed practices to manage classroom dynamics and resolve conflicts effectively. Relationship Building: Act as a "trusted adult" for students, helping to improve attendance and classroom engagement. What We're Looking For (The "Blackpool Profile") Experience: Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant (TA), Youth Worker, Sports Coach, or ex-Police/Military is highly valued. Resilience: The ability to remain calm, professional, and positive in challenging situations. Communication: Excellent...