Youth Worker / Pastoral Cover Supervisor - Preston

Location: Preston, Lancashire (Serving Fulwood, Penwortham, and City Centre schools) Salary: Paid to Scale (£102.83+ per day, dependent on experience) Contract Type: Long-Term Temporary (Temp-to-Perm opportunities) Start Date: Immediate / September 2026 Are you a Youth Worker or Community Mentor in Preston looking for a stable, high-impact role within education? We are recruiting for a Pastoral Cover Supervisor to support a thriving secondary school community. This role is perfect for someone who excels at building rapport with teenagers (Aged 11-16) and can maintain a calm, productive classroom environment during teacher absences. The Role: Mentoring & Classroom Leadership Unlike a standard cover role, this position priorities pastoral care. Your day will be split between classroom management and proactive student support: Classroom Supervision: Leading pre-set lessons across the curriculum, ensuring Preston's learners stay engaged and on-task. Pastoral Support: Acting as a "First Responder" for students requiring emotional or behavioural regulation. Small Group Interventions: Leading workshops on confidence, social skills, or attendance. Safeguarding: Working alongside the school's DSL and Heads of Year to ensure every student feels safe and supported. What You'll Need Youth Work Background: Experience in youth clubs, sports coaching, or community outreach is highly valued. Confidence: The ability to command the attention of a class of 30 secondary students. Local Commitment: A desire to support the diverse community of Preston and the surrounding Fylde areas. Qualifications: A Degree or Level 3 in Youth Work/Social Care is preferred. We will also consider "Unqualified Teachers" with significant pastoral experience. Resilience: The ability to stay cool under pressure and handle the "highs and lows" of a secondary school day. Why Join the Preston Education Team? Paid to Scale: We match your daily rate to your experience, with rates starting at £102.83+ per day. Temp-to-Perm Pathway: Many of our Preston partner schools use this long-term role as a "trial" for a permanent pastoral contract. Preston-Centric: Avoid the commute; we have roles in schools across PR1, PR2, and PR4 postcodes. CPD Access: Free training in Team-Teach, Safeguarding Level 2, and Mental Health First Aid. How to Apply If you are a Preston-based Youth Worker ready to take your career into the classroom, we want to hear from you. [Apply Now Button] Or email your CV to (url removed) with the subject line "Preston Pastoral Cover Application