Administrative Support Personnel

Administrative Support Personnel (Temporary

•    Hours: Temporary until 31 May 2027, full time (37 hours/week)
•    Full Year or Term Time only (40 working weeks) - to be discussed at interview
•    Salary: Grade 4. Full year salary: £25,583, (pro rata for term time - £22,568.56)
    

Are you organised, adaptable, and detail-oriented?
We are looking for an efficient and experienced professional to join our central Admin Team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, this is the perfect opportunity for you to support the students and staff of our popular school.

About the Role
As the first point of contact for UCC, our Admin Team is the face of the school. You will be at the heart of our operations, managing the reception desk, welcoming visitors and directing communications. You will provide comprehensive administrative support, where you will play a vital role in ensuring the school day runs smoothly.

This temporary position is to cover a secondment within the admin team.

About the successful candidate
You should have sound written and verbal communication skills, good interpersonal skills, effective organisational skills and be willing to learn on the job. You will have at least five higher passes at GCSE level (or equivalent), including English and maths; previous experience in an administrative role is desirable. We will provide full training for the successful candidate.

About Ullswater Community College
Ullswater Community College (UCC) is a happy school where students and staff expect to treat one another with respect. Following our Ofsted Good rating in April 2023, and being recognised as ‘Best Secondary School in Cumbria’ at the 2023 NewsQuest awards, our vision is to make sure that UCC is ‘best in county’ in all we do.

Why Join UCC?
You will be joining a supportive, busy team that values collaboration and hard work. We provide full training for the successful candidate, ensuring you have all the tools you need to succeed in a school environment.

We offer our non-teaching members of staff:

•    Starting holiday allowance of 25 days, rising to 31 days after 5 years
•    Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme – a defined benefit scheme with employee and employer contributions
•    Membership of the Health Assured employee assistance programme.
•    Cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme.
•    Help with eye tests (if appropriate)
•    A welcoming and supportive community where staff really do matter – our Staff Wellbeing group is an integral part of the school culture

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/job/administrative-support-personnel-temporary/
•    Applications to be made using our application form (CVs cannot be accepted): https://ullswatercc.co.uk/vacancies/
•    Closing date for applications: 9.00am, Friday 17 April 2026

Designated Contact for this Vacancy 
Should you have any questions regarding the post please contact:
Sue Denyer, Headteachers PA and School Admin Lead

•    Call 01768 210206
•    Email sdenyer@ullswatercc.co.uk

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.