Marsden Heights Community College
Lancashire
Salary:
£26,000-£28,000 (Full Time Equivalent), Dependent on Experience
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
03 November 2025
Apply by:
2 October 2025
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and influential Cover Supervisor. The successful applicant must have the drive and desire to be consistently outstanding. You will be someone who shares our moral purpose of ensuring that all our young people receive the best education possible in a supportive environment from people who care about them.
You will play a pivotal part in maintaining continuity of learning when teachers are away from the classroom. Your knowledge and expertise will enable you to deliver lesson plans for subject specific classes. Your responsibilities will include managing pupil behaviour and providing support to promote a positive educational experience for all. The position requires a high level of subject knowledge, adaptability, and a commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.
The successful candidate must:
* Someone who is passionate about the education of young people and who will inspire our students.
* Someone who shares our moral purpose of ensuring that all of our young people receive the best education possible in a supportive environment from people who care about them.
* Evidence of good to outstanding teaching.
* Excellent leadership skills and competencies.
* Have a commitment to support our enrichment programme by facilitating co-curricular clubs.
United Learning
Marsden Heights Community College is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life changing education to children and young people across England. Our schools work as a team and achieve more by sharing than any single school could. Our subject specialists, our Group-wide intranet, our own curriculum, and our online learning portal all help us share knowledge and resource, helping to simplify work processes and manage workloads for an improved work-life balance.
Marsden Heights Community College is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and it expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Attached documents
Cover Supervisor Recruitment Pack September
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About Marsden Heights Community College
Marsden Heights Community College
Edge End Lane, Nelson
Lancashire
BB9 0PR
United Kingdom
Marsden Heights Community College is a 'Good' school built on strong foundations, a broad and ambitious curriculum, and a dedicated, engaged staff.
Based in Brierfield and Nelson, Burnley, Marsden Heights is a popular and vibrant 11-16 secondary school at the heart of its local community, with over 1,050 pupils on roll.
Leaders have created an inclusive and caring school environment, with a strong focus on personal development and Education with Character. Students are respectful and behave well; lessons are calm and free from disruption.
In terms of school performance, Marsden Heights' GCSE results and pupil success are on an upward trajectory and our grades were the best in Pendle in both 2023 and 2024.
According to The Sunday Times Happiest Schools report, published in March 2023, Marsden Heights is one of the top five happiest schools in East Lancashire. Happiness and wellbeing is important to us to ensure pupils are engaged and inspired academically and personally, and 95% of Marsden Heights parents agree that their children are happy at our school (based on parent view analysis between 2020 and 2025.)
Reasons to work at Marsden Heights Community College
* Positive and Welcoming Work Environment – The school is known for its friendly, happy atmosphere where staff and students feel valued and supported.
* Strong School Culture and Values – Marsden Heights fosters a collaborative and respectful culture with high expectations, promoting hard work, trust, and fairness.
* Education with Character – The school offers enriching experiences and strong pastoral support to develop well-rounded individuals.
* High Academic Standards and Ambition – Marsden Heights is committed to delivering a broad and ambitious curriculum, ensuring students reach their full potential.
* Supportive and Professional Development Opportunities – Staff benefit from extensive CPD, professional qualifications, mentoring, and networking with other United Learning schools.
* Competitive Pay and Benefits – Teachers earn on average 5% above national pay scales, plus perks such as medical treatment contributions, salary sacrifice schemes, and a health cash plan.
* Excellent Facilities – The school has state-of-the-art facilities, including interactive whiteboards, science labs, an auditorium, and a multipurpose gym.
* Staff Wellbeing Focus – we actively support staff wellbeing, provide extra INSET days for planning and offer a personal day each year.
* A Growing and Successful School – Since joining United Learning in 2020, the school has improved rapidly, is Ofsted 'Good' and achieves the best GCSE results in Pendle.
* Pathways for Career Progression – The school invests in leadership potential and offers training through United Teaching, supporting future educational leaders.
Find out more about Careers at Marsden Heights:
Marsden Heights Community College > Work With Us
Staff Benefits
Our pledge, to all our academy teachers, is that by working for us you will benefit from:
More pay…
* We pay on average 5% above national scales - the best rates of pay in the sector
* Cash towards medical treatment
* Generous staff discount scheme
More time...
* Three extra INSET days for planning
* At least one personal day a year
And more support.
* Great training for your career
* Exceptional curriculum resources
* Expert subject advice
* Support for your wellbeing
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