Job Introduction
Join the UTC Portsmouth Team
More than a typical school
UTC Portsmouth is the only specialist STEM college in the region. Our college caters to 14-19 year-olds and we work closely with our industry partners to prepare our students for real-world careers, as well as stay at the cutting edge of industry and educational practice. As a college, we have top-tier facilities and our students demonstrate excellent learning behaviours, resulting in an environment where we can focus on high-quality learning.
Because of our success, the college is growing, and we are looking for like minded individuals to join our unique and forward-thinking team.
Are you an enthusiastic team player with a passion for supporting students? UTC Portsmouth is looking for a dedicated Cover Supervisor to join our Care, Guidance, and Support Team.
This dynamic role encompasses two key responsibilities:
- Cover Supervisor
- Student Mentor
To be successful in this role, you should have GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English at grade C or above. Strong communication and organizational skills are crucial, along with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Experience working with young people is highly desirable. The role demands a patient yet assertive approach, with the ability to handle a variety of situations in a busy school environment.
Position Details:
- Full time: 37.5 hours per week
- Term time only plus 5 additional days
- Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am – 4:45 pm; Friday, 8:00 am – 2:45 pm
Why work for UTC Portsmouth?
- A culture focusing on enjoyment of learning and student experience - we are not an exams-factory.
- Outstanding students – Hardworking, enthusiastic, and eager to succeed.
- Smaller classes – Classes capped at 26 (KS4) and lower (KS5). Greater focus on the individual!
- Lighter teaching load – All staff have reduced hours to give them the freedom to explore their practice.
- Industry links – Work alongside major employers and universities to offer cutting-edge education.
- A dynamic team – You will be working with colleagues who share the same passions as you.
- A purpose-built STEM learning environment – Designed for innovation.
- State-of-the-art facilities – Engineering workshops, high-tech labs, and more…
- Fitness suite – Free to use for staff during the working day or outside of hours.
- Make a real impact – Help shape the future of STEM education and careers.
- No out-of-hours requirements – Our culture is to not take work home - we leave when the students do.
- Term time holiday allowances – All staff can take up to a week of holiday during term time.
- Living the STEM culture – We don’t just teach STEM, we live it! From Comic-Con week to D&D, Warhammer, 3D printing, and gaming tournaments, we embrace the creativity and culture that make STEM exciting.
Apply now and be part of something extraordinary.
To apply, please forward an application form (available on the college website) together with your personal statement and a letter of application. Your supporting statement should outline how you satisfy the elements of the role profile. For candidates invited to interview, these responses will be explored further together with the other elements of the person specification.
Your application should include full contact details (address, daytime, home and mobile telephone numbers and email address) and details of two referees. For each referee please provide names, position, organisation, telephone numbers and email addresses. One of these must be your current /most recent employer.
Please send your completed application by email to hr@utcportsmouth.org. All applications will be acknowledged and will be responded to as soon as they come in.
Please note: We reserve the right to close this post early if the right candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.