Cover supervisor
**Applications for this post must be made using the application form on our website - please follow the instructions below**
- Start date: 1 September 2026
- Hours: Full time, 37 hours/week; term-time plus 1 week, 39 weeks/year
- Salary: Grade 7. Full-year salary is £28,598 to £29,540; pro rata salary for term time working is £24,590 to £25,408.
Would you like to join us to work with our greatest asset – the wonderful students at Ullswater Community College?
This Cover Supervisor vacancy is an exciting opportunity if you have experience working with young people or are interested in a teaching career but would first like to gain valuable experience in the classroom.
About the role
If successful, you will supervise classes while their teacher is absent, following the instructions left by the class teacher to continue the high-quality learning our students receive. The positive working relationships you establish with students will enable you to encourage them to engage in the planned learning activities and ensure that they behave well in class.
About you
The successful candidate will be:
- Passionate about enabling every child to achieve to their full potential
- Motivated, confident and keen to learn to inspire and challenge students to succeed
- Hold at least 5 higher-grade (grade C and above) GCSE passes, or equivalent qualifications, including English and mathematics.
A teaching qualification is not essential but you should have previous experience of working with children/young people in an educational setting.
About us
UCC is a larger than average 11–18 comprehensive school serving the biggest catchment area in England. We received an Ofsted Good rating in April 2023 and were recognised as ‘Best Secondary School in Cumbria’ at the annual NewsQuest Educational awards in October 2023.
This is an exciting time to be joining UCC. We have been named in the school rebuilding programme and planning and project works will begin in the very near future; we will soon have some of the newest and best-resourced school buildings in the country.
UCC is a friendly, supportive employer with a lot to offer its employees. Our Staff Wellbeing group and approachable leadership team work hard to maintain a responsive and professional working environment. Benefits to employees include but are not limited to:
- A welcoming and supportive community, where staff really do matter – our Staff Wellbeing group is an integral part of the school culture
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Membership of the Health Assured employee assistance programme
- Access to the latest technology to support all staff roles
- Cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme
- Access to comprehensive training and development
- A chance to contribute to the future development and direction of the school and our wider community.
How to apply
The information you will need to inform an application for this position can be found in the job description and person specification our on our website – https://ullswatercc.co.uk/vacancies/
- Applications to be made using our application form (CVs cannot be accepted): This is available on our website https://ullswatercc.co.uk/vacancies/
- Closing date for applications: 9.00am, Friday 19 June 2026
Designated Contact for this Vacancy
Should you have any questions regarding the post please contact:
Sue Denyer, Headteachers PA and School Admin Lead
We encourage applications from all members of society, regardless of background, gender, ethnicity, disability or age (as long as you're over 18). Please note that we do not hold a Home Office sponsor licence.
Ullswater Community College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS disclosure and Barred List checks are required for this post. You should not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online searches are carried out on successful candidates.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,598.00-£29,540.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
