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Academy Riddlesdown Collegiate, Croydon

Required As soon as Possible or September 2023

Salary TCT Scale S22– S25 £26,710– £28,889

(£18,964.10 - £20,511.19 Pro-rata, term time only)

Term Time only (38 weeks)

Closing Date Tuesday 2nd May 2023 (at 9.00am)

Interviews TBC

Welcome

Dear Applicant

Thank you for your interest in the post of Student Supervision Assistant. I hope that this information pack will help you
to learn more about our fantastic school and that you will be excited about the prospect of joining our excellent team.

Riddlesdown Collegiate is an outstanding school (OFSTED, May 2016) with a clear vision to deliver successful outcomes
and positive futures for all of our students. They are bright, well-motivated and a pleasure to work with, whilst our
staff are talented, hard-working and ambitious for themselves and others. Our superb facilities enable us to provide
the very best learning environment and learning experiences for our students and it is the combination of these factors
that leads to the high academic standards and enviable reputation that The Collegiate Trust is known for. I am very
proud of what we do and what we have achieved at the Collegiate and, as a World Class School, I hold the highest
aspirations for what we will do and achieve in the future. You might like to watch our Welcome, College VI and
Teaching at Our School videos.

Whether you are at the very beginning of your career or are looking to develop your experience, Riddlesdown
Collegiate is a great place for professional growth. Our aim in all appointments is to appoint colleagues who will share
our aspirations and make a major contribution to building the best life chances for our students.

As a Student Supervision Assistant you will join a close knit team of support staff. The person specification identifies
the qualities, skills and attributes we are seeking, but in short we are looking for a candidate who can demonstrate
the following:

• Good organisational and interpersonal skills

• Ability to adapt to circumstance

• An understanding and empathy with young people

• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team

• Literate, numerate with skills in the use of ICT
  

We would be especially keen to receive applications from candidates with a particular interest or ability in Maths,
Science or English, but these are not essential requirements.

In applying to Riddlesdown Collegiate, you will need to understand our “small schools” model and your potential role
within it. Our VALUES underpin the way in which we work and describe our high expectations and our emphasis on
positive relationships across the Collegiate. Our motto, “Learners of today, Leaders of tomorrow”, applies as much to
staff as it does to students and it gives an indication of the significance we place on nurturing talent and leadership. I
shall make a presentation to shortlisted candidates at the start of the interview day to illustrate our structure further
and outline our requirements for all colleagues who work with us.

I would be delighted to receive an application from you if, upon consideration, you feel that this role and the Collegiate
may be right for you. To submit an application, please complete the form on our website,
attaching where requested a statement of no more than two sides of A4, identifying clearly
how you meet the person specification. If you have any further questions about this post, I
would be pleased to speak with you; please feel free to telephone me at the Collegiate.

Yours sincerely

Mrs K Turner
Principal

Key Information

We operate a “small schools” model – one school made

up of a number of smaller learning communities, which

we call Colleges, each with their own staff and facilities.

Each College is led by its own Headteacher (who is an

Assistant Principal) and has its own team of

approximately 25 teachers and non-teachers, covering

most curriculum areas. Students join one of the Colleges

in Year 7 and remain there for five years before

transferring to College VI, our specialist post-16

provision. In addition, the Creative and Performing Arts

(CPA) College delivers specialist education to students

across the Collegiate in Art, Drama, Design Technology,

Media, Music and Physical Education whilst the MacKay

College co-ordinates inclusion services to students with

additional needs. Small teams, working with just 400

students each, allow us to provide even better pastoral care to all students, as well as engage with learners

and their families in more effective partnerships. They also provide teaching across the curriculum and

learning teams focusing on personalised approaches and best serving the needs of the individual students in

their care.

Information about The Collegiate Trust

Our Trust works in the Crawley and Croydon areas with a clear vision to deliver exceptional education for all.

Such an education achieves excellent outcomes in pupil progress and attainment, a rich creative, cultural

and physical learning experience, and great personal and social development for all pupils. We achieve this

by working with and developing strong teams of staff in each school, under the direction of the Principal of

the school and the Local Governing Body (LGB)

The Trust has grown out of Riddlesdown Collegiate, an outstanding (OFSTED, May 2016) secondary school

in Croydon with almost 2000 students and over 200 staff. Gossops Green, in Crawley, was the next school –

and the first primary – to join the Trust, followed by Waterfield Primary (also in Crawley) on 1st March 2018.

A second secondary, The Quest Academy (in Croydon), joined on 1st June 2018 and two further primaries,

Courtwood Primary and Gilbert Scott Primary (both in Croydon) joined on 1st September 2018. Most recently,

Kenley Primary joined on 1st September 2021.

Each school within the Trust is supported centrally by a designated Director of School Improvement on

teaching and learning issues, the Chief Operating Officer, Chief Finance Officer & HR Manager on business

management and HR issues, and the CEO on wider leadership issues. This complements rather than replaces

in-school functions and allows the Principal and LGB to operate with a high level of autonomy in delivering

the highest standards in their school. The LGB works to a Scheme of Delegation approved by the Trust’s

Board of Directors.

Our Values

Our ethos is to be a community in which all members are valued and value each other. We are the leaders

of the Riddlesdown community, responsible for our learning and the Collegiate. We work together to

maximise our own achievement and those of others. In applying for a post at Riddlesdown Collegiate,

applicants should consider how they would promote our values in their day-to-day work with students,

colleagues and other stakeholders.

Value each other

Aim high

Lead by example

Use and develop our talents

Excel in our efforts

Stick at it

Our Students

The vast majority of our students join the Collegiate in Year 7 with above average attainment. Behaviour is

outstanding and our students consistently demonstrate their desire to learn and to achieve. They enjoy

coming to school (attendance is over 95%)

and enjoy lessons where they can explore,

investigate and feel challenged by their

learning. They equally value the

opportunities they have to learn outside of

the classroom and we are proud of the

extensive and varied extra-curricular

programme that our students enjoy and

benefit from. It is these additional, high

quality learning experiences, together with

a strong set of academic qualifications that

we believe provides our students with the

very best chances of success in their future

lives.

Student Supervision Assistant

Administrative and support staff are appointed to assist the teachers and the students in the Collegiate. The

priority for such staff is to free teachers from routine tasks so that they are able to concentrate on the quality

of their teaching. Preparation of materials and equipment for lessons in good time is an essential part of the

support role. All staff share the responsibility for ensuring that rooms and equipment are safe for students

to use.

The post of Student Supervision Assistant is a part time post working term time only working 30 hours per

week, 38 weeks per annum. Administrative and support staff are employed mainly to work in term-time,

but occasional work may be required in the Collegiate holidays even when the basic hours do not include

this on a regular basis. Staff on site for more than four hours per day are required to take an unpaid lunch

break at a time determined by the Collegiate. All appointments are subject to an initial six month

probationary period.

If you are interested in committing yourself to this work and in joining Riddlesdown Collegiate please

complete the online application form and submit a letter of application via the website as soon as possible.

Job Description

The duties and responsibilities for this post are listed below. All duties are subject to periodic review and
job descriptions can change according to the needs of the Collegiate. All colleagues appointed to the Support
Team will be expected to demonstrate a wholehearted commitment to the development of support for the
students and a willingness to assist the College Heads in preparing for, and adapting to, the changing needs
of the Collegiate.

Duties and Responsibilities

i. To supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers
ii. To maintain good order and keep students on task

iii. To respond to students’ questions and generally assist students to undertake set activities

Dimensions of the Role

Support for Students:

i. To use specialist skills/training/experience to support students
ii. To establish productive working relationships with students, acting as a role model and setting high

expectations
iii. To promote inclusion and acceptance of all students within the classroom
iv. To encourage students to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all students in

activities

Support for Teachers:

i. To create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and productive working environment and when
required, to assist with the display of students’ work

ii. To monitor students’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as
directed, including administering tests

iii. To promote good student behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with
established policy and encourage students to take responsibility for their own behaviour

Support for the Curriculum:

i. Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities
according to student responses

ii. Support the use of literacy, numeracy and ICT in learning activities and develop students’ competence
and independence

Support for the Collegiate:

i. To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to safeguarding and wellbeing of
young people

ii. To contribute to the overall ethos of the Collegiate
iii. To assist with the supervision of students out of lesson times, including before and after school and

at lunchtime
iv. To supervise students on visits, trips and out of school activities as required

Person Specification

The Collegiate Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and
expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo
child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, online
searches and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Appointment will be dependent upon further
health, medical, safeguarding and attendance checks.

Qualifications

Good basic education to GCSE standard or equivalent (GCSE grade C or equivalent in Maths and English)

Entitled to live and work in UK

Experience

Experience of working with young people

Understanding of how students learn

Skills and Attributes

Ability to work independently, as well as effectively working in a team

An ability to convey authority and earn students’ respect, to treat them with respect and apply
boundaries

An ability to adapt to circumstance

Literate, numerate with skills in the use of ICT

An understanding and empathy with young people

Good organisational and inter-personal skills that enable good relationships with young people and adults

Good oral and written communication skills and the ability to ensure that deadlines are met

Work effectively and efficiently under pressure, both independently and as member of a team, with the
ability to prioritise workload.

Understanding of safeguarding issues and promoting the welfare of students and young people.

Suitability to work with children

Staff Benefits

The Collegiate Trust is an exciting, fast-paced group of schools committed to progress, collaboration and
excellence for all staff and students alike. We are a dynamic and expanding trust of seven schools (two
secondaries with Sixth Form provision, and five primaries) with numerous and diverse career opportunities
for both new and existing staff.

All staff and governors, at every level of their career, in both teaching and business support functions, have
an equal entitlement to Continuous Professional Development (CPD). This promotes, develops and supports
staff in their shared commitment to lifelong learning. Results are reviewed and evaluated regularly in order
to support further development of our CPD programme and drive constant improvement.

Through expert facilitation, Trust-wide collaboration, inter-school networking, and our extensive CPD
programme, every member of staff has the opportunity to make substantial contributions to the
development of the curriculum, pedagogy and delivery of business services, whilst improving their own
prospects of career progression. We are committed to:-

• facilitating career progression

• offering excellent professional development

• providing opportunities to lead

• extending support from Trust experts

• developing collaborative opportunities to generate new and next practice
  

Other tangible benefits of working within a TCT school include1:-

Exceptional performance rewards Two-Week October Half Term (instead of 5 INSET days) Well-equipped Staff Rooms and Work Rooms in each College Excellent learning resources in classrooms Cutting-edge technology provision Staff Diner (delicious hot and cold meals every day) Free use of Fitness Suite Other fitness and wellbeing activities, e.g. Staff Football, Yoga, Spin, Staff Choir Free Flu Vaccination available Free Microsoft Office apps Potential for rapid pay progression on The Collegiate Trust scale Contribution to cost of Masters in Education A designated delivery partner for the National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) In partnership with St Mary’s University, facilitating the delivery of the MA Education, Leading

Innovation and Change

Individuals who are successful in their application to The Collegiate Trust join us at an exciting time. In return
for the opportunity to be part of our Trust, we ask that all joining members of staff share in our vision of
“Exceptional Education For All” and are motivated to work continuously towards developing their own
professional excellence.

1 At the time of publication, not all benefits available at every TCT school.

How to find us

By Car
Please see the map.
M25 J6 or J7 are 10-15 minutes drive.
Parking is available on and off site.

By Train
A direct train from Victoria to Riddlesdown
station takes 24 minutes. Riddlesdown
station is a short walk from the school.
Kenley station is also a short walk from the
school, over the common. Kenley has direct
trains from Victoria and London Bridge.
More frequent trains run from Purley
Station, where a 412 bus can be taken to
Lower Barn Road, leaving a 10 minute walk.

By Bus
On routes 407, 412, 612.

A Riddlesdown Collegiate
Honister Heights, Purley, CR8 1EX
T 020 8668 5136
E [email protected]
W www.riddlesdown.org