Job Description

PREP SCHOOL AFTER SCHOOL SUPERVISOR








The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff


and volunteers to share this commitment.







Summary of the

Job Title:

After School Supervisor


role

Location:

Bedford Prep School, De Parys Avenue, Bedford

Job Purpose:

To supervise boys in the Prep School after school room (the


'late room') ensuring they are managed in a safe environment


and assist with parental queries. The late room is a facility


for prep school pupils (who are age 7-13), where they can


undertake homework prior to being picked up from school.


To assist parents with lost property.

Reporting Line:

Prep School Headmaster

Hours:

3.30pm - 6.00pm Monday to Friday, term time only but the


post-holder will be required to work as necessary to


complete the job (subject to the Working Time Regulations


1998).


This job description does not form part of the contract of employment and may be varied in


Main duties and accordance with the demands of the appointment.


responsibilities


The main duties and responsibilities of the After School Supervisor are as follows (this list is not


exhaustive):


To supervise boys in the Prep School late room and ensure a welcoming environment is
maintained, which is appropriate for boys to undertake homework in
To be responsible for the safety and welfare of pupils whilst in the late room and to
raise any concerns with the relevant member of teaching staff
To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to safeguarding and
child protection, health and safety, security and confidentiality
To ensure there are appropriate standards of behaviour within the late room and to
report any concerns to the appropriate member of teaching staff
To register pupils in and out of the late room and ensure the whereabouts of pupils are
known at all times
To administer minor first aid or deal with health requirements as needed and to
maintain any necessary records (subject to suitable training and instruction being


provided)
To assist pupils and parents with general queries or follow up on enquiries as
appropriate
To assist with lost property before late room starts To attend relevant training as required To maintain confidentiality at all times in respect of school-related matters and to
prevent disclosure of confidential and sensitive information

To promote and safeguard the welfare of children using the late room and more widely
within the school
To undertake duties that may be reasonably assigned by the prep School Headmaster
(directly or indirectly)



In addition, the job holder will be expected to carry out any other duties commensurate with the


post as may be reasonably required by the Prep School Headmaster.




The job holder will be responsible for ensuring that their working knowledge and skill base is


kept up-to-date.





You may also be required to undertake such other comparable duties as the Trust requires from time to time.





Person Specification - After School Supervisor

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects


all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Essential Desirable Method of

assessment

These are qualities without which the These are extra qualities which can be


Applicant could not be appointed used to choose between applicants


who meet all of the essential criteria

Qualifications

Good standard of general education Relevant childcare qualifications Certificates

Qualified first aider

Experience

Experience of supervising children Experience supervising children in a Application form

school or educational setting and references

Skills and

Strong interpersonal skills, including the Application form,

Knowledge

ability to relate well to people on all references and

levels interview



The ability to articulate and


communicate clearly in a professional


manner


Effective organisational and time


management skills


Able to prioritise and remain calm under


pressure


Good level of ICT skills

Personal

Able to manage and gain the respect of Interview and

competencies

groups of children references

and qualities

Flexible with a helpful, 'can-do' approach