Curriculum Support Officer
Greenshaw High School, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 3DY17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
6 September 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
19 August 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £26,119.72 - £29,309.66 Annually (Actual) NJC Outer London pay scale, 4/5 points 7-15
Curriculum Support Officer job summary
Make a Difference Across the School
At Greenshaw High School, we believe that continuity in learning is essential to pupil success. We are looking for a dedicated Curriculum Support Officer to join our team and play an important role in supporting teaching and learning across the school.
Working closely with teaching staff and pupils, you will supervise lessons, promote positive behaviour and ensure that students remain engaged and productive. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a culture of high expectations and support every pupil to succeed.
About the Role
The Curriculum Support team are a well-established and integral part of the classroom experience at Greenshaw High School. Our Curriculum Support Officers play an active role in supporting teaching staff across the school.
As part of the Curriculum Support team, you will be assigned to a particular department/s and will be responsible for supervising classes in the absence of teaching staff, preparing and displaying curriculum materials and co-ordinating school trips within your department/s. A number of our Curriculum Support Officers also have their own teaching load as Unqualified Teachers.
Previous Curriculum Support Officers have progressed on to successful teaching careers and we have a proud history of supporting some of our Curriculum Support Officers in obtaining Qualified Teacher Status through the School Direct (salaried) training programme.
Curriculum Support Officers are accountable to the Lead CSO and Assistant Headteacher and are supported by their Head of Department.
To Be Successful In This Role, You Will:
- Supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers within the department, and where additional cover is required, within the rest of the school
- Follow the teacher’s instructions for the lesson with regard to the conduct and content of the lesson, ensuring that the primary focus is on maintaining good order and keeping students on task
- Support students to stay on task, by providing a supportive but well-disciplined environment which complies with the school’s policies and procedures
- Be aware of any special needs of students within the class, responding accordingly and encouraging all students to do their best
- Provide general administrative and clerical support for the department as required
Please download the recruitment pack for further information.
About Greenshaw High School
Greenshaw High School is a highly over-subscribed 11 to 18 mixed comprehensive secondary school situated in Sutton, South West London. We are proud of our strong local reputation, having over 4,000 applications for 300 places in September 2024.
In October 2024 the hard work of our students and staff was recognised by Ofsted. The inspection team described the school as offering "an exceptional standard of education", using the words "flourishing, "inclusive" and "friendly" to describe our school. In the report Quality of Education, Behaviour & Attitudes, Sixth Form and Leadership & Management were all graded as Outstanding.
We have a very diverse population of students, offering a comprehensive range of opportunities for colleagues who work here. Our students - of all groups - have done incredibly well over the last few years, with our GCSE achievement always being at least in the top 20% of the country, and over 60 Sixth Form students attending Russell Group universities each year.
Why Join Greenshaw Learning Trust?
At Greenshaw Learning Trust, collaboration sits at the heart of everything we do. As part of our family of schools, you'll benefit from shared expertise, high-quality professional development and opportunities to grow your career across the Trust.
We offer our staff:
- Professional development and career progression
- Generous pension scheme
- Blue Light Card
- Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Gym discounts
- Free eye tests
- Cycle to work scheme
- Being part of a supportive and ambitious organisation
If you share our commitment to helping every child thrive, we would be delighted to hear from you.
The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 6th September 2026. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Further information about the job
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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Greenshaw High School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1977 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Greenshaw High School is a highly over-subscribed 11 to 18 mixed comprehensive secondary school situated in Sutton, South West London. We currently have around 1,960 students on roll, with staff providing teaching, pastoral care and many other support activities across the school. We have a very diverse population of students, meaning that this school offers a fully comprehensive range of opportunities for colleagues who work here.
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