Youth Workers in Education

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? Thinking 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.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals with a background in youth work, mentoring, outreach, coaching, or behaviour support who want to make a real impact in the classroom.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

• 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 you most up to date CV and a consultant will be in touch to discuss your application.