Job Description

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 verbal skills to build rapport with teenagers from diverse backgrounds.

  • Reliability: A consistent presence for our students who thrive on routine.

Why Join Us?

  • Local Impact: Work in the heart of Blackpool, supporting the local community and the next generation.

  • Professional Development: Access to CPD training, including Team Teach, Safeguarding Level 2, and Mental Health First Aid.

  • Flexibility: Competitive daily rates with the potential for permanent contracts for the right candidate.

How to Apply

If you have the "grit" and the heart to support Blackpool's secondary students, we want to hear from you.

Requirements: All applicants must have (or be willing to apply for) an Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service and provide two professional references.

Please click apply and/or email rachael.boaler@twrecruitment.com