At Oasis Academy Shirley Park, Croydon - Secondary & Sixth Form
SSP 12-16, Outer London
Role: Full-time, 37 hours per week, Term-Time only
Contract: Fixed Term until August 2026
Start Date: January 2026
Interviews: Will begin as soon as applications are received
This is an exciting opportunity to join the team for an enthusiastic, committed Wellbeing Officer who shares our ethos and vision. You will be able to inspire, enthuse, engage, motivate and challenge students to raise achievement at all levels due to our culture of high performance and expectations of both staff and students.
The right candidate will have a high bar of expectation whilst maintaining a caring and personable exterior for students. This role is a key part of our school in ensuring student wellbeing, safety and success are all intertwined in our work.
We are looking for key individuals to contribute to a continuously progressive Secondary phase, which is Ofsted rated Good in all four categories. Led by a dedicated Principal and senior leadership team, the successful candidate will have an opportunity to develop within an exciting and creative curriculum and be part of a highly motivated team which prides itself on its collaborative working practices, transforming learning and positive outcomes for all students.
Job Purpose
To provide pastoral support to a designated year group
To supervise classes in the absence of a class teacher ensuring purposeful learning.
To support students in class when not supervising a lesson to aid effective learning.
To invigilate school and public examinations and tests.
To promote and safeguard the welfare of children you teach or come into contact with.
Supervise a class of pupils when the timetabled member of the teaching staff is absent, as directed by Cover Manager and/or Principal.
Liaise with the appropriate staff such as Learning Zone Leaders and Curriculum Leaders with regard to the work that has been set so that requirements are fully understood.
Keep accurate attendance records of students in supervised lessons.
Provide students with clear information and instructions relating to the work to be completed by them.
Help students with the organisation of the work set and the materials and resources provided.
Ensure good order and the safety of the students being supervised including an orderly start and finish to the lesson.
Return work completed in lessons and information such as class register, textbooks, and equipment to the appropriate teacher and ensure classroom is left tidy.
Implement the Academy’s Behaviour Policy including the issuing of rewards and sanctions within the Academy’s guidelines.
Provide break-time cover for the supervision duties of absent teachers as required.
Provide support to students, including those with special educational needs and English as a second language, under the direction of the class teacher, Curriculum Leader, SEN
Provision Manager.
Attend meetings and training including the Academy’s Training Days.
Invigilate School and public examinations and tests as required
Help to escort students on educational visits and to participate in extra-curricular activities as required.
Complete routine administrative tasks such as mailing, photocopying & filing under direction of Line Manager and/or Principal. Cover supervisor will be required to completed administrative tasks when not covering a class and will be directed to help where needed in the academy.
Assist and support in curriculum areas as requested.
Supervise after school and door duties
Maybe required to assist during lunchtime.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role’
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours, which flow from the Oasis Community Learning ethos.
Oasis Community Learning supports Equal Opportunities Employment.
Oasis Community Learning is a company limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales no. 5398529.
Attachments
4 Support Staff Recruitment Brochure
Wellbeing Officer JD
Safeguarding Statement
Oasis Academy Shirley Park Secondary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.