Youth Worker

Vision for Education Ltd; Sandford Hill; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working days

Competitive daily pay

Job summary

Vision for Education is recruiting Experienced Youth Workers to work as Cover Supervisors across a range of secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent and surrounding areas. This role offers flexible working days and competitive daily pay, with opportunities to gain valuable classroom experience and progress within education.

You will supervise classes in the absence of teachers, deliver pre-prepared lessons, support pupils, and help maintain a positive learning environment while building strong

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people
• Ability to supervise and support pupils
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• Flexibility to adapt to different school environments

Responsibilities

• Supervise secondary school classes in the absence of the regular teacher
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson plans across a range of subjects
• Support pupils with their learning and encourage them to complete work
• Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a positive learning environment
• Build positive relationships with students and school staff
• Provide encouragement to help pupils stay focused and engaged
• Adapt confidently to different school environments and classroom situations

Skills

Youth Work experience

Classroom management

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Job description

Are you an enthusiastic Youth Worker looking to take the next step into education? Are you confident, approachable and passionate about supporting young people and helping them reach their potential?

At Vision for Education, we are recruiting experienced Youth Workers to work as Cover Supervisors across a range of secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent and surrounding areas.

About the role

This is an excellent opportunity for Youth Workers looking to transfer their existing skills into a school environment, gain valuable classroom experience and explore a career within education.

Your experience working with young people will provide you with fantastic transferable skills to support pupils, manage behaviour and create a positive learning environment.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Supervise secondary school classes in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson plans across a range of subjects.
• Support pupils with their learning and encourage them to complete set work.
• Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with students and school staff.
• Provide encouragement and support to help pupils stay focused and engaged.
• Adapt confidently to different school environments and classroom situations.

Full training and ongoing support will be provided to help you make the transition from youth work into a school-based role.

About the school

We work with a variety of welcoming and supportive secondary schools across Stoke-on-Trent and surrounding areas.

We can offer:

• Flexible working - choose the days you are available.
• Competitive daily pay rates.
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience within secondary schools.
• The chance to work across a range of local schools.
• Day-to-day and longer-term assignments.
• Potential opportunities for career progression within education.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placements.

Requirements

To be considered for the role, you will need:

• To be aged 21 or over.
• Previous, referenceable experience working as a Youth Worker or in a similar role.
• Experience leading, supporting and engaging groups of children or young people.
• A genuine interest in education and supporting young people.
• Confidence, patience and a professional approach.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with young people.
• The ability to work independently and take responsibility for a classroom.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• The right to work in the UK.

Previous school-based experience and teaching qualifications are not essential. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience supporting young people, managing challenging behaviour and creating positive relationships.

Salary is dependent on experience, training and qualifications.

About Vision For Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to supporting the learning and development of young people. We work with schools across the UK to place high-quality teaching and support staff into rewarding roles.

WhatVision For Educationoffer

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.