Youth Workers In Education

Tradewind Recruitment; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking Youth Workers to serve as Cover Supervisors in Bolton's secondary schools. This role allows you to use your skills to support students' development while gaining valuable classroom experience. Flexible work schedules are available, making it ideal for those looking to explore a career in education. Competitive pay and additional support are provided.

Benefits

Competitive weekly pay

Access to CPD courses

Flexible holiday pay options

Networking and social events

Qualifications

• Experience in mentoring, sports coaching, or similar roles.
• Ability to motivate and engage learners.
• Interest in exploring a future career in education.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes in the absence of the teacher.
• Deliver pre-prepared work to students.
• Support students' social, emotional, and academic development.

Skills

Experience in youth work

Strong behaviour management skills

Confidence working with young people

Calm and approachable personality

Job description

Youth Workers in Education – Cover Supervisors (Bolton) – Secondary Schools | Supply Work via Agency – Daily & Short-Term Placements Available.

Are you a youth worker with a passion for supporting and inspiring young people? Think about stepping into the world of education? We are recruiting Youth Workers to work as Cover Supervisors across a range of welcoming and diverse secondary schools in Bolton.

Role

• Supervise classes in the absence of the teacher
• Deliver pre-prepared work to students across various subjects
• Use your youth work skills to build positive relationships and manage behaviour effectively
• Support students' social, emotional, and academic development
• Work on a flexible, supply basis – choose daily or short-term assignments based on your availability

What We're Looking For

• Experience in youth work, mentoring, sports coaching, pastoral support, or similar roles
• Confidence working with young people aged 11-16
• Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to motivate and engage learners
• A calm, approachable, and resilient personality
• An interest in exploring a future career in education (training and development opportunities available)

Why This Role is Ideal for Youth Workers

• Use your existing relationship-building and behaviour support skills in a school environment
• Gain hands‑on classroom experience without needing QTS
• Excellent pathway into teaching, pastoral roles, or school behaviour support
• Flexible work – choose the days you want
• Competitive pay through our agency
• Opportunities to work in a variety of Bolton secondary schools

Why Join Tradewind?

• Competitive weekly pay
• Access to over 2,500 free CPD courses through The National College
• Full interview preparation and ongoing support
• In-house payroll – no umbrella companies
• Flexible holiday pay options
• Free networking and social events

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and inspiring educator who wants to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your most up‑to‑date CV and a consultant will be in touch to discuss your application.