The Crypt School is a friendly and supportive environment in which to teach and work within. Committed to the welfare and professional development of all its staff, the School offers the opportunity to work with an outstanding group of young people, within a well-resourced school. The Crypt School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.
Set in over 30 acres of grounds just outside of Gloucester, the School benefits from good road links with Gloucester, Cheltenham and the surrounding region, including Bristol for example. The School employs over 120 staff, from teaching specialists to administrative roles. The Crypt School is an equal opportunities employer.
Working at The Crypt School
Please read our Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy and Procedure prior to applying (as part of due diligence, shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search)
Staff Wellbeing and Benefits:
We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer a range of benefits to recognise and reward the contribution staff make.
- a wonderful environment to work in, with supportive colleagues and access to personalised training and development
- opportunities for career development and advancement
- teaching and supporting outstanding students
- One extra week of paid holiday
- Buy back holiday scheme (up to 5 days/year)
- Access to staff counselling
- Enhanced Paternity leave
- Cycle to work scheme & childcare voucher scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Use of school gym & other facilities
- Parcel deliveries for staff during the day
- Free tea/coffee throughout the day (sometimes treats as well!)
- Staff socials
……………and it is a friendly place to work!
Current Vacancies
Data and Cover Administrator
Data and Cover Administrator
(Full Time)
Start Date: January 2024
Post | Data and Cover Administrator |
Scale | Grade 5.11 - 5.14 Full Time (£25,979- £27,334)
This post is for a full time all year round position
For the right candidate we would be willing to consider term time plus 4 weeks (39 weeks +4 weeks) which would equate to a FTE of 0.947 and salary of £24,602 - £25,885.
Working hours 7.30am-4pm (with an hour’s lunch break) start time is fixed but finish time can be flexible. |
Relationships | Deputy Head (Academic) and other staff |
Purpose | To manage and input the data on the school’s MIS (management information system) and arrange cover for absent teachers. |
Duties and responsibilities | As outlined in the PDFs below |
If you would like any further information on the role, please contact Sharon Bailey, HR Administration on [email protected] or T: 01452 530291.
The closing date for applications: 6th December 2023
Interview date: 12th December 2023
Cleaning Assistant
Start Date: ASAP
| Post | Cleaning Assistant |
| Responsible to | Cleaning Supervisor |
| Grade | Grade 2.2 Full Time Salary - £20,441.00, Actual Salary - £6,990.82FTE: 0.342 |
| Hours of Work | 15 hrs. (Typical Hours – 3.30pm to 6.30pm Monday – Friday, Term Time) |
| Weeks Per Year | 38.4 wks. including INSET days |
| Purpose | To provide a high standard cleaning service within the building or building complex |
If you have any further questions or wish to visit the School prior to sending in an application, please contact Sharon Bailey via [email protected] who will be able to assist you.
Lunchtime Supervisor
Lunchtime Supervisor
Post | The contract working hours are 1.25 hours per day / 6.25 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (term time only).Annual Leave entitlement 5.62 wksThe typical hours of work are 13:00 to 14:15 Monday to Friday. |
Scale | Grade 2.2 – Full Time £22,366, Actual £3,153.61 per annum FTE 0.141 |
Relationships | Students and staff |
Purpose | Supervise students at lunch time |
Duties and responsibilities | Outlined in the Job Description PDF |
If you would like any further information on the role, please contact Sharon Bailey, HR Administration on [email protected] or T: 01452 530291.
The closing date for applications: Noon, Tuesday 5th December ‘23
Interview date: w/c 11th December ‘23
Site Assistant
I am delighted that you are considering applying for this important role
here at The Crypt School. I do hope that you find this information helpful
and we look forward to receiving your application.
The role of Site Assistant is a new one at the School, and has arisen due to
the growth in the school site and its operation. Increasing the capacity of
our site team has been a priority for some time and I am delighted we can
now offer this exciting post to the right candidate.
The Site Assistant will be a member of the School Site Team
To assist in the safety, upkeep and maintenance of all school
buildings and making sure that the school environment is safe,
comfortable, and fully functional.
To promote and ensure the health and safety of students, staff,
and visitors at all times.
Under the guidance of the Site Manager and Assistant Caretaker,
the Site Assistant is required to help ensure the secure and efficient
running of the school site and premises, the implementation of all
health and safety requirements, and the provision of maintenance
and site support where necessary.
Volunteering
We very much welcome volunteers at The Crypt School and value the experience that volunteers bring.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Depending on your volunteering role within the School, you may be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and on your first day you will have a meeting with our Safeguarding Lead or Deputy Safeguarding Lead before commencing work within our School.
Please read our Safeguarding Policy which can be found on our school website by clicking on this link: https://www.cryptschool.org/welcome/policies-forms
Governors & Volunteering Privacy Notice is also on the Policies page.
If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the Volunteer Enquiry Form Volunteer Enquiry Form
Your volunteering contact: Sharon Bailey, HR [email protected].
Safeguarding
We 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 and all successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) along with other relevant background checks.
