Youth Worker

TN United Kingdom; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Youth Worker to join their team as a Cover Supervisor in secondary schools. This role involves supervising classes during teacher absences, engaging students with pre-set work, and maintaining a positive classroom atmosphere. Ideal candidates will have experience working with young people and excellent communication skills. With a commitment to safeguarding and ongoing support, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in students' lives while developing your career in education. Join a dedicated team that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Guaranteed Pay Scheme

Pension Contributions

Free Training

Dedicated Consultant Support

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with young people in a youth work or educational setting.
• Ability to engage and motivate students effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during teacher absences and manage classroom behaviour.
• Provide support and guidance to students, fostering a positive learning environment.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Motivational Skills

Classroom Management

Education

Experience in Youth Work

DBS Check

Job description

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Client:

ABC Teachers

Location:

Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Are you a motivated individual looking for a new challenge in a school environment?

About the role

As an individual with a Youth Worker background, you will be working as a Cover Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in maintaining a positive and supportive learning environment for students in secondary schools. You will be responsible for supervising classes during teacher absences, ensuring that students remain engaged with the pre-set work, and managing classroom behaviour effectively.

This role is ideal for individuals with a background in youth work who are looking to expand their experience within the educational sector. If you are passionate about working with young people and have the skills to inspire and manage a classroom, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise classes across a range of subjects during teacher absences.
• Deliver pre-planned lessons and ensure that students stay on task.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with the school’s policies.
• Provide support and guidance to students, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Work closely with school staff to ensure a smooth and effective learning experience for all students.

About the school

This is a great opportunity to work in a variety of established secondary schools with ongoing support and advice from a dedicated consultant. The schools we work with offer a supportive and collaborative environment for you to work in. We work with local schools in convenient locations with on-site parking and nearby transport links.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Youth Worker you will:

• Previous experience working with young people, ideally in a youth work or educational setting.
• Ability to engage and motivate students.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive and flexible approach to work.
• Ability to obtain suitable references, a valid DBS Check and hold the Right to Work in the UK (ABC Teachers do not offer sponsorship)

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• experience in a similar position or 5 days in sole charge of a group of children in the last 10 years.

ABC Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About ABC Teachers

ABC Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What ABC Teachers offer

As a valued employee of ABC Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

ABC Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.