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.
Job Details
Hours per week: 30 hours.
Monday to Friday. Term time only.
Grade 4 SCP 5 - 6
Actual salary £17471
Do you like hands-on work? Are you good at making and fixing things, especially with wood, metal or electronics?
What You Need to Succeed
We are looking for a practical individual with an interest and passion for making, repairing and building things. You might have a background in joinery, automotive repairs or just be someone who enjoys model making as a hobby. You will need an in-depth knowledge of techniques and skills in these areas. You will also be confident and be able to practically demonstrate skills and techniques to young people and other team members. The successful applicant will enjoy working with young people, have a passion for learning, excellent interpersonal skills and will be both ICT and emotionally literate.
We welcome applications from candidates with the right skills and we are happy to explore more flexible working hours or patterns to support the right candidate. If this is the case, please tell us in your application letter/email.
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 Oathall Community College website using a 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 or post to Mrs Sara Atkin.
The closing date for applications is 9am on Thursday 25 September. Interviews will take place week commencing 29 September.
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.
Job Reference: SCHO00915