SCHOOL

Cover Supervisor

University Collegiate School · Bolton

Job description

The Role (AKA: Your Daily Adventure)

As our Cover Supervisor, you’ll be the heroic figure who steps in when teachers are away, keeping learning on track and spirits high.

You’ll be:

Commanding the classroom — with confidence, humour, and the occasional raised eyebrow of doom.

Keeping students engaged — even when they insist they’ve “never done this topic before”.

Delivering set work — and making it look effortless.

Being the calm centre — even when 9C has big Friday-afternoon energy.

Supporting the wider school — because UCS is a team sport.

🎯 Who You Are

You’re the kind of person who:

Thrives on variety — no two days, lessons, or student excuses are ever the same

Has a natural authority without being scary

Can explain instructions three times without losing the will to live

Enjoys teenagers (most of the time)

Has a sense of humour strong enough to survive Year 8

Can spot off-task whispering at 50 metres

🏫 Why UCS?

Because UCS is more than a school — it’s a community full of curiosity, kindness, and the occasional rogue football in the corridor.

You’ll get:

An additional day of leave - a wellness day to focus on your wellbeing

Cycle to work scheme and family friendly policies

Local Government Pension Scheme

A supportive, forward-thinking school community

Supportive colleagues who genuinely have your back

Students who will surprise you daily

A role where you make a real difference

A workplace where laughter is part of the job description

🚀 Ready to Step Into the Classroom Spotlight?

If you’re organised, energetic, and ready to guide students through the beautiful chaos of learning, we’d love to meet you.

Bring your confidence, your creativity, and your best “I’m waiting…” teacher stance.

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