Youth & Classroom Cover Specialist

Academics; Wirral; On-site; GBP 1,661,000 - 2,399,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility

Competitive pay

Career progression

Local support

Job summary

Academics, a reputable education recruitment agency, is seeking a Youth & Classroom Cover Specialist for flexible daily cover, short-term, and long-term opportunities at supportive secondary schools across The Wirral.

This role suits Youth Workers, Sports Coaches, Drama Instructors, Graduates, or experienced Cover Supervisors who engage young people. You’ll manage classroom behavior, support learning, and serve as a positive role model.

Qualifications

• Strong background working with young people (11–16) in clubs, coaching, mentoring, behavior support, or classroom assistance.
• High emotional intelligence and confidence in managing group dynamics.
• Excellent de‑escalation skills and clear communication.
• Adaptability to step into different secondary school environments across The Wirral.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils in secondary classrooms across The Wirral.
• Ensure work set by absent teachers is completed and maintain order.
• Use active listening and positive behavior strategies to engage students.
• Support inclusion and create a supportive learning environment.

Skills

Youth engagement

De-escalation

Classroom management

Communication

Resilience

Job description

Youth & Classroom Cover Specialist - The Wirral - September Start

Academics, a reputable education recruitment agency, is seeking an adaptable, confident, and resilient Youth & Classroom Cover Specialist for flexible daily cover, short-term, and long-term opportunities at supportive secondary schools across The Wirral.

This role is ideal for Youth Workers, Sports Coaches, Drama Instructors, Graduates, or experienced Cover Supervisors who excel at engaging young people. If you have a background in youth work, behavior support, or mentoring, this is a rewarding opportunity to bring your skills into the secondary classroom environment-managing classroom behavior, supporting learning, and serving as a positive role model.

Role Overview

• Classroom Delivery: Step into secondary classrooms across The Wirral to supervise pupils, ensure work set by the absent teacher is completed, and maintain order.


• Youth Engagement: Use active listening, de-escalation, and positive behavior strategies to build rapport with young people and keep them focused on task.


• Flexibility: Work on your terms-choose between daily supply shifts or structured block placements that fit your availability.


• Inclusion & Support: Support students of varying abilities and backgrounds, creating an encouraging environment where everyone can learn.

Requirements

• Experience: Strong background working with young people (aged 11-16) in settings such as youth clubs, sports coaching, mentoring, behavior support, or classroom assistance.


• Key Skills: High emotional intelligence, confidence managing group dynamics, strong communication, and excellent de‑scalation skills.


• Adaptability: Ability to step into different secondary school environments across The Wirral with energy and resilience.


• Compliance: An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to apply for one).

Why Join Academics?

• Ultimate Flexibility: Choose full-time or part-time days that fit your personal schedule.


• Competitive Pay: Earn competitive daily rates paid weekly via a simple online system.


• Career Progression: Gain invaluable secondary school experience, ideal for those considering a future teaching qualification (PGCE/SCITT).


• Local Support: Dedicated guidance from a local consultant team throughout your placements.

Academics is committed to safeguarding children. All candidates must pass enhanced background checks.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy