Casual Cover Supervisor
Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 8JE43 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
2 September 2026 at 9am
Date listed
21 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Flexible, as required between 8:30 – 15:30
Contract type
- Casual
Hourly rate
- £15.84 per hour
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.
Further information about the job
To apply, please complete the application form available on the website, together with a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role. This must be emailed to hr@holytrinitycrawley.org.uk by 9am Wednesday 2nd September 2026. Interviews to be held at a later date.
The closing and interview dates are a guide only. We intend to review applications as they are received and call those shortlisted for immediate interview. An early application is advised, as once we have appointed, we will close the recruitment process.
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.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1340 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- hr@holytrinitycrawley.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01293423690
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