Youth Work and Pastoral Cover Lead - Secondary School (FY)

Location: Blackpool, Lancashire (FY Postcode area) Salary: Paid to Scale .83 per day, dependent on experience) Contract Type: Temporary (Long-Term), Full-Time Start Date: Immediate / September 2026Are 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 and KS4).The Role: Impacting Lives in the ClassroomIn 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 ForExperience: A proven track record in youth work, community coaching, or school-based pastoral roles.Resilience: The ability to manage ..... full job details .....