Cover Supervisor | Unqualified Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay ~£500 per week

Term time only

Weekly PAYE

Professional development

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking an Outdoor Cover Supervisor / Unqualified Teacher for a Blackpool school. This role is term-time, full-time, with outdoor duties and indoor lesson support.

You will supervise outdoor activities, deliver pre-planned work, mentor students, and collaborate with teachers. No formal teaching qualification is required; transferable experience in youth work, sport coaching, or similar is welcome.

Qualifications

• Background in Youth Work, Sports Coaching, Outdoor Pursuit Centres, Residential Care, Military/Services, or Alternative Education.

Responsibilities

• Lead & supervise outdoor activities and scheduled indoor lessons as needed.
• Deliver pre-planned work without lesson planning or extensive marking.
• Mentor students with positive behaviour strategies and de-escalation as required.
• Collaborate with class teachers, pastoral leads and support staff to support learners.

Skills

Outdoor Activities

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Resilience

Calm under pressure

Job description

Location: Blackpool, Lancashire (FY postcodes)

Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (Term Time Only)

Contract Type: Long-Term / Ongoing with permanent potential

Swap the Desk for the Outdoors: Put Your Real-World Skills to Work

Are you a youth worker, sports coach, ex-forces mentor, activity instructor, or hands-on professional looking to transition into education without needing a formal teaching degree?

We are seeking a proactive, grounded, and energetic Outdoor Cover Supervisor / Unqualified Teacher to join a school setting in Blackpool.

If you are great at connecting with young people, keeping them engaged, and prefer practical, active learning over sitting behind a desk all day, your skills are directly transferable here.

The Role

• Lead & Support Outside the Classroom: Supervise small groups of pupils across outdoor activities, team challenges, practical tasks, and active sessions, as well as supervising scheduled indoor lessons when required.
• Deliver Pre-Planned Work: Step in confidently to deliver lesson outlines left by teaching staff-no lesson planning or endless marking required.
• Positive Behaviour Mentoring: Act as a positive, consistent role model. Use de-escalation, firm boundaries, and strong rapport to keep vulnerable or disengaged learners calm, safe, and focused.
• Hands-on Teamwork: Work closely with class teachers, pastoral leads, and support assistants to ensure every student feels supported and understood.

Who We Are Looking For (Transferable Skills Welcome)

You do not need a formal teaching qualification (QTS). We are looking for character, presence, and practical experience:

Relevant Experience: Background in Youth Work, Sports Coaching, Outdoor Pursuit Centres, Residential Care, Military/Services, or Alternative Education.

Resilient & Adaptable Mindset: Happy working outside in all weather conditions with an active, energetic approach.

Strong Interpersonal Skills: A natural ability to build trust and authority with teenagers and young people who may find traditional classrooms challenging.

Calm Under Pressure: Confident handling challenging moments with patience, empathy, and professional de-escalation techniques.

Compliance: Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service (or willing to process one immediately) plus checkable references covering the last 2 years.

What We Offer

• Pay: ~£500 per week (weekly pay via PAYE).
• Predictable Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm-evenings and weekends are completely your own.
• Term Time Only: Enjoy regular school holidays off.
• Step Into Teaching: Build direct classroom and educational experience with ongoing support and professional development.
• Convenient Location: Accessible across Blackpool, the Fylde Coast, Wyre, and Preston corridors.

Blackpool (Central, South Shore, North Shore)FY1, FY2, FY3, FY4, FY5Fylde Coast (Lytham, St Annes, Kirkham, Ansdell)Wyre (Poulton-le-Fylde, Fleetwood, Cleveleys)Preston / West Lancashire commuter links