Day House Supervisor

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Bedford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedford School is seeking a Day House supervisor to join the Day House team. You will help build supportive house communities, supervise pupils in Day Houses during breaks and study times, and contribute to a welcoming environment with strong behaviour standards.

Ideal candidates will be reliable, proactive, and possess good communication skills. DBS checks and other safeguarding steps apply; interviews may be held before the closing date.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising young people would be beneficial.
• Strong communication skills are important for this role.
• Reliable and proactive in supervising pupils.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils in Day Houses during breaks, lunchtimes and periods of private study.
• Maintain a welcoming environment while upholding high standards of behaviour.
• Provide pastoral support and assist pupils as needed.

Skills

Pupil supervision

Pastoral support

Communication skills

Job description

Bedford School is a leading independent boarding and day school for boys, situated in a beautiful estate in the heart of Bedford. We are proud of our diverse and welcoming community and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

We are looking for someone to be part of our Day House team, helping to build house communities in which every individual flourishes. We need someone who is reliable and proactive in their supervision of pupils in our Day Houses (pupil common rooms) during breaks, lunchtimes and periods of private study during the day.

Working across a number of Day Houses, you will be responsible for ensuring a welcoming environment whilst also maintaining good standards of behaviour and providing pastoral support to the pupils. Strong communication skills are important for this role and experience of supervising young people would be beneficial.

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and Bedford School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:30 pm with one hour unpaid lunch.

Closing Date: 4 September 2026

Interview Date: 18 September 2026

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please email [e-mail] or ring 01234 369500.

The Harpur Trust 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 applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references and other checks.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Bedford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants.The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Bedford School is part of The HarpurTrust.