Vacancies

Oakwood is a mainstream secondary school which is inclusive and supports the individual needs of all our students. We have an exciting opportunity for the following support staff to join our friendly and supportive team.

Cover Supervisor
34 hours per week Monday to Friday, 39 weeks per year
Surrey Pay Grade: S6 £24,901 - £26,704 (FTE £30,647 - £32,867)

We are looking to appoint a Cover Supervisor to join our friendly team to deliver the curriculum in a teacher’s absence. The start date is negotiable.

The role of Cover Supervisors is to supervise pupils carrying out pre-prepared exercises when teaching staff are on short-term absence, managing a classroom and ensuring that students remain on task with the work they have been set. You may also be expected to assist with some administrative tasks and invigilate during examinations.

You should possess a calm, confident and assertive manner and have the ability to relate well to young people to support learning. You should have strong communication skills and be highly flexible. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates and those considering a career in teaching. Full training will be given for this very interesting role.

Closing date: Friday 17th April 2026 - Midday
Interview: Friday 24th April 2026

Please note, interviews may take place sooner for the right candidate so please submit your application as soon as possible.

For an application pack for any of the above, please visit our website. Completed applications should be emailed to: recruitment@oakwood.surrey.sch.uk

Curriculum Vitae will not be accepted – We are not currently offering sponsorship

Oakwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We foster an inclusive culture that promotes equality of opportunity and values diversity creating an environment where the rights and dignity of all members of our community are respected. We promote a culture that allows staff to grow and flourish, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, age, and all other aspects of diversity and therefore welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds to join our team.