Casual Cover Supervisor

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Crawley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

iPads for students

Professional development

Supportive team

Job summary

Holy Trinity Church of England School in Crawley is seeking a Casual Cover Supervisor to support learning during short-term staff absences. You will supervise classes, keep students on task, and maintain high behaviour standards in line with school policies.

Induction and training are provided, and the role offers flexible, as-needed hours suitable for those balancing other commitments or gaining experience in education.

Qualifications

• Good qualifications to at least GCSE level (or equivalent), including strong written English.
• Good IT skills and confidence using technology-based systems.
• Experience of working with young people, either in education or community settings.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive professional relationships with students.
• Flexibility, resilience and a willingness to supervise lessons across a range of curriculum subjects, including outdoor sports.
• An understanding of, and commitment to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes in the absence of teaching staff, ensuring students remain on task and complete the work provided.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour in accordance with school policies and procedures.
• Develop positive professional relationships with students and provide appropriate support to enable successful learning.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

Experience with young people

Flexibility

Safeguarding awareness

Resilience

Relationship building

Education

GCSE level or equivalent

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their full potential?
• Do you want a flexible role that fits around other commitments?
• Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same?
• Are you confident, resilient and able to build positive relationships with young people?

The Role

The successful candidate will supervise classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff, ensuring that students remain engaged with their learning and that high standards of behaviour and conduct are maintained.

Induction and training will be provided, enabling the successful candidate to develop the skills and confidence required to support students effectively.

This casual Cover Supervisor role offers an excellent level of flexibility, making it ideal for individuals who are not looking to commit to fixed weekly hours. Whether you are balancing family commitments, studying, semi-retired, or looking to gain experience before moving into teaching or another education role, this position allows you to work on an as-needed basis while making a real difference to students' learning.

The role provides valuable experience working in a secondary school environment and is particularly well suited to aspiring teachers, graduates, former education professionals, or those seeking flexible and rewarding employment.

Key Responsibilities

Classroom Supervision

Supervise classes in the absence of teaching staff, ensuring students remain on task and complete the work provided.

Behaviour Management

Maintain high standards of behaviour in accordance with school policies and procedures.

Student Support

Develop positive professional relationships with students and provide appropriate support to enable successful learning.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Good qualifications to at least GCSE level (or equivalent), including strong written English.
• Good IT skills and confidence using technology-based systems.
• Experience of working with young people, either in education or community settings.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive professional relationships with students.
• Flexibility, resilience and a willingness to supervise lessons across a range of curriculum subjects, including outdoor sports.
• An understanding of, and commitment to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

What the school offers its staff

Holy Trinity Church of England School is a vibrant and inclusive community located in Crawley, a culturally rich and diverse town. Crawley has fantastic transport links sitting halfway between Croydon and Brighton on the M23 corridor. There is also a fast train service between London Victoria, East Croydon, Haywards Heath and Brighton, in addition to other lines that serve the South. The school operates a minibus service for staff at the start and end of the day serving the three stations in Crawley (Ifield, Crawley and Three Bridges). The school is also the most well connected by bus of the six secondary schools in this area.

Rooted in Christian values, our ethos is underpinned by four key elements: dignity, community, wisdom, and hope. We are dedicated to inspiring every student and providing an environment where they can truly excel, both academically and personally.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and warmly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures and experiences. We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our community and enhances our ability to serve and support everyone in our school community. We welcome people from all ethnicities, faiths, abilities, genders and sexual orientations, and are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all. If you’re passionate, driven and share our belief in the key values of dignity, community, wisdom and hope which underpin our school then we invite you to apply and bring your unique voice and talents to our team.

Crawley’s rich diversity and multiculturalism make our school an exciting place to work, where every day presents new challenges and rewards. As part of our team, you’ll be supported in your professional development and have the opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our curriculum. We are committed to raising standards and unlocking the potential of every child, and we’re looking for someone who shares our passion for excellence and innovation.

For further details on our school see our vacancies page, where you can view a video or PowerPoint from our Executive Head Teacher, Reverend Millwood.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a community that values dignity, community, wisdom, and hope.
• Work in a supportive and collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.
• Enjoy access to excellent facilities and resources to support your teaching, including the use of iPads for every student as part of our innovative approach to learning.
• Be at the forefront of our exciting curriculum development, where technology and traditional teaching methods blend seamlessly to enhance the educational experience of every child.
• Make a positive impact on the lives of young people.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.