OLICAT People – Your central point of reference for working with us.
About Us
OLICAT, a thriving community of 12 Catholic schools in Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire is home to over 2000 students and 600 dedicated staff members. To further enhance the educational experience and ensure seamless teaching continuity across our Trust, OLICAT has launched an innovative project aimed at efficiently connecting schools with qualified supply teaching and support staff, professionals interested in training with OLICAT or people seeking permanent employment with our expanding community of schools. This initiative promises to streamline the process of hiring staff, thus minimizing disruptions in the learning environment and maintaining a high standard of education across all Trust schools.
Our Platform
Central to this project is the development of our user-friendly web platform which allows staff interested in working with OLICAT to easily register their details, making themselves readily available for engagement by school leaders. The intuitive interface ensures that school administrators can quickly search for and find suitable candidates to meet their immediate, and future, staffing needs. By facilitating direct communication via phone or email, the platform eliminates intermediary delays, ensuring that teachers can be promptly integrated into the classroom, whether for short-term, training or long-term contracts.
Benefits for you
The benefits of the Supply People project extend beyond mere convenience. If you are a staff member, it offers you a targeted avenue to connect with a network of reputable OLICAT schools, enhancing your employment prospects and professional growth. For OLICAT schools and their leaders, it ensures access to a pool of vetted, ready-to-teach professionals who can uphold the educational standards of the Trust. Finally for OLICAT, it helps us to link-up with you for future training or employment opportunities; you will genuinely be part of our team and as such will have opportunities to engage in training and access future OLICAT employment opportunities. Ultimately, this project underscores our commitment to providing uninterrupted, high-quality education by fostering a supportive and dynamic educational community.
Comprehensive Web Platform
Simplifies the registration process for supply staff, making it easy to create and update profiles.
Detailed Search Functionality
Enables school leaders to quickly find and match suitable supply staff based on specific criteria, increasing efficiency, and promoting classroom continuity.
Direct Communication Channels
Facilitates immediate engagement between schools and supply staff via phone or email, speeding up the hiring process and minimising administrative overhead.
Short-term and Long-term Contract Options
Provides flexibility for schools to hire supply staff for varying durations as needed, ensuring adaptability to different staffing scenarios.
Network of Verified and Vetted Professionals
Ensures that supply staff are pre-screened and qualified, maintaining the high educational standards of OLICAT schools.
User-friendly Interface
Enhances user experience for both supply staff and school administrators, ensuring efficient navigation and operation of the platform.
Regular Updates and Newsletters
Keeps both supply staff and school leaders informed about new opportunities and urgent staffing needs, ensuring timely placements.
Support for Diverse Roles
Accommodates various teaching and support staff roles, providing a comprehensive solution to meet the diverse needs of OLICAT schools.