Job Description

Sherborne Abbey Primary School are seeking an outstanding permanent Childcare Supervisor to join our before and afterschool childcare provision. We are looking for someone who possesses a clear vision and a deep passion for nurturing the potential in every child, as well as someone who will be a good fit for our warm and friendly school.



Working 12.25 hrs per week, term time only - 38 weeks plus 4 inset days.



Actual Salary 6,951.00 - 7,064.00 (Grade 5, Scale Point 5-6) Pay Award pending

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee and deliver engaging activities for children Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children in your care Supervise a small team of childcare assistants Communicate effectively with parents, carers and school staff Maintain accurate records and uphold safeguarding policies

The successful candidate will:

Have experience of working with children in a school or childcare setting Demonstrate strong leadership and organisational skills Is reliable, responsible and approachable

For more information about our school, please click the view our careers page on the right hand side.



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Interview date: 17th July 2025


SAST will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. In line with KCSIE guidance, this will be part of safer recruitment checks, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.


Safeguarding responsibilities associated with this role may include engagement in regulatory activity, such as administering first aid or supporting an upset child. It will have contact with young people on a day-to-day basis. SAST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification and the post is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and Children's Barred List check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.



SAST recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. SAST values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 SAST welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.



This role is UK- based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.