Faculty Assistant / Cover Supervisor

Teaching Vacancies; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Haywards Heath is seeking a Faculty Assistant / Cover Supervisor to support teachers and students in secondary education. This role includes in-class supervision, administrative support, and participation in after school activities. The post is term time only, with options for part-time hours. Expect comprehensive training and a supportive team committed to teaching progression. Basic IT skills and a passion for working with youth are required. Attractive benefits include pension schemes and free gym access.

Benefits

Free use of the school gym

Participation in local government pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Candidates must be literate, numerate, and competent in IT.
• No prior experience necessary, but eagerness to develop skills is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in-class and cover for teacher absences.
• Provide support and administrative aid to teachers.
• Help with after school activities and faculty support.

Skills

Competent user of IT

Literate and numerate

Experience supporting secondary education students

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Oathall is seeking to recruit a Faculty Assistant / Cover Supervisor to join our team in the Art and DT Department. The role involves in-class supervision of students, covering for teacher absences across all subject areas. You would also be used to provide support to students in and out of lessons as directed, as well as providing administrative support for teachers across all faculties.

Hours and Salary

Our normal contractual hours for this post are 30 hours per week but we are prepared to offer contracts of 35 hours per week with the additional hour per day being used to provide help with after school student activities or faculty administrative support.

• 30 hrs per week term time only – 8.40am - 3.10pm Grade 5, SCP 7 – Actual salary £17,472
• 35 hrs per week term time only – 8.40am - 4.10pm Grade 5, SCP 7 – Actual salary £20,384

Candidates must be literate, numerate and a competent user of IT, with the skill to support students across all age groups in secondary education. We offer a comprehensive training package including an induction programme. We welcome and support applications from those interested in looking to start a career in teaching.

You would be expected to work Monday to Friday, 8.40am - 3.10pm or 8.40am - 4.10pm depending on contract hours. This includes an unpaid 30 minute break. We would also be prepared to consider part time days (but not hours). There are 5 teacher INSET days that you would not be expected to attend. The post is term time only.

Applications should be completed via the Oathall Community College website using a support staff application form along with our recruitment monitoring form and a short letter of application (no more than one side of A4). Please email the documents to [e-mail] or post to Mrs Sara Atkin.

Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

What the school offers its staff

Benefits include participation in the generous local government pension scheme, free use of the school gym. Access to WSCC employee benefits.

Experience in this area isn’t necessary but a keenness to develop your skills and knowledge of working with young people is essential. A full induction package, ongoing training and development will be provided. The school is extremely supportive of staff considering progressing into teaching and can actively guide people into teacher training.

Commitment to safeguarding

Safeguarding: Oathall Community College and West Sussex County Council 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 an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.