Job Description

About Us


Oathall is an ambitious, forward thinking and growing 11-16 community college with over 1300 students. The school is characterised by our high expectations and an absolute commitment to raising standards and achievement for all. We are committed to Continuing Professional Learning through a strong training programme and work closely with our local federation schools.



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


Job Details


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.



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



or

35 hrs

per week term time only - 8.40am - 4.10pm

Grade 5, SCP 7 -

Actual salary

20,384



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.



There are 5 teacher INSET days that you would not be expected to attend. The post is term time only.


What You Need to Succeed


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.



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.


Further Information


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.


How to Apply


Applications should be completed via the school website using the non-teaching 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 jobs@oathall.org or post to Mrs Sara Atkin.



The closing date for this vacancy is

Friday 9 January 2026.

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.

NOTE TO CANDIDATES

- Please

do not

select the 'Apply online' button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.



LOCATION

Haywards Heath area

CONTRACT TYPE

Permanent

JOB TYPE

Education - School Support

CLOSING DATE

09 January 2026