Youth Worker Class Manager Kirkham Secondary

Description

We're hiring a full-time Youth Worker to manage classes in a secondary school in Kirkham, Lancashire. This unique role, starting in late September 2025, requires experience with 11-16 year olds. If you are passionate about positive youth development, apply now!

Full-Time Youth Worker - Classroom Manager (Kirkham Secondary School)

About the Role:

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Youth Worker to join our secondary school in Kirkham, Lancashire. This is an exciting and non-traditional role that blends the skills of a youth worker with the structure of a classroom environment. You will be responsible for managing a class of students, ensuring a positive and productive atmosphere that fosters engagement, confidence, and positive behaviour.

This is the perfect opportunity for an individual with a proven track record of working with young people aged 11-16. Your ability to build rapport, de-escalate situations, and inspire positive change is more important than a traditional teaching qualification.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and supervise classes, ensuring a structured and supportive learning environment.

Utilise youth work principles to address behavioural challenges and promote well being.

Work with students to build social and emotional skills, and improve their readiness to learn.

Collaborate with teaching staff and pastoral teams to support student progress and attendance.

Serve as a mentor and positive role model for students.

Contribute to the school's overall ethos of creating a safe and inclusive community.

What We're Looking For:

Essential Experience: You must have demonstrable experience as a Youth Worker or in a similar role, specifically with young people aged 11-16.

Strong classroom management skills and the ability to command respect.

A firm but fair approach, with exceptional communication and de-escalation skills.

Knowledge of positive behaviour management strategies.

A commitment to the social and emotional development of young people.

Start Date: Late September 2025 or sooner.

Location: Kirkham, Lancashire.

Apply Now:

If you are an experienced Youth Worker looking for a unique and rewarding challenge, please submit your CV and a cover letter to or click apply, detailing your experience with 11-16 year old's and your approach to classroom management.

Ad ID: 5417100969