Prep School Supervisor

The Independent Schools Council; Hurstpierpoint; On-site; GBP 4,200 - 6,800; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Staff facilities access

Staff wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Hurstpierpoint College is seeking a Prep School Supervisor to support pupils in Reception to year 8 during lunchtime, afternoon break and after-school activities. You will work with teaching staff to maintain high standards of behaviour, safety and engagement across the Prep School.

This part-time, term-time role runs 34 weeks per year with core hours 11:45 to 13:00 and 13:55 to 14:25, plus optional after-school hours.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising children during school hours.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Flexible, proactive, and team-oriented.
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Supervise Prep School children in the playground and designated areas, encouraging participation and safety.
• Maintain good order and behaviour during lunchtimes and supervision periods.
• Set up and oversee games and activities and store equipment safely.
• Supervise lunchtimes from 11:45 - 13:00.
• Support pupils during afternoon break supervision (13:55 – 14:25).
• Respond to sick or injured children and liaise with the School Office or Medical Centre as needed.
• Handle emergencies calmly, including fire drills.
• Listen to children and help resolve issues or concerns.
• Report safeguarding or welfare concerns to relevant staff.
• Apply College policies on behaviour, safeguarding, health and safety.
• Promote a positive, inclusive environment and strong behaviour.

Skills

Child supervision

Communication

Calm under pressure

Safeguarding

Teamwork

Job description

We are delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for a Prep School Supervisor to join our Prep School team, helping to support and care for our pupils throughout the school day during key supervision periods.

Hurstpierpoint College is one of Sussex's leading independent schools, comprising a Senior School, Senior Prep School and Junior Prep School with around 1,300 pupils in total. It is a stimulating and friendly place to work, with a strong sense of community across the whole College.

This role is responsible for supervising Prep School children (Reception to year 8) during lunchtime, afternoon break and, where required, after-school activities. Working alongside teaching staff, the successful candidates will help ensure the College's high standards of behaviour are maintained and that every child is safe, engaged and enjoying their time at school.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidates will:

Supervise children in the playground, on the astroturf and other designated areas, encouraging participation in play and ensuring their safety and wellbeing.

Ensure good order and good behaviour are maintained during lunchtime and afternoon supervision periods, in line with the College's behaviour policy, intervening when necessary and reporting any concerns to the relevant Head of Year.

Set up and oversee games and activities where appropriate, ensuring equipment is safely stored afterwards.

Supervise lunchtimes from 11:45 -1:00pm

Support pupils during afternoon break supervision (1.55 pm – 2.25 pm).

Respond calmly and appropriately to sick or injured children, liaising with the School Office and, where necessary, the College Medical Centre, reporting any serious incidents promptly.

Respond effectively during emergency situations, including fire drills.

Listen attentively to children and support them in resolving any issues or concerns.

Be vigilant and proactive in identifying and reporting any safeguarding or welfare concerns relating to individual children or groups of children.

Maintain a good working knowledge of the College's policies relating to behaviour, safeguarding, health and safety, applying these consistently.

Promote a positive, caring and inclusive environment, encouraging excellent behaviour while ensuring children enjoy their breaks.

Communicate confidently and professionally with pupils, colleagues and parents where appropriate.

Work flexibly as part of a team or independently and undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the Head of the Junior Prep School, Head of the Senior Prep School or College management.

Be comfortable working outdoors throughout the year in all weather conditions.

The successful candidates will have:

A genuine enjoyment of working with children.

A positive, approachable and caring manner.

High expectations of behaviour combined with warmth, patience and a good sense of humour.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

The ability to remain calm under pressure and deal confidently with a range of situations.

A flexible and proactive approach to work.

An understanding of safeguarding responsibilities (training will be provided where required).

Working hours:

These are part-time, term-time only positions (34 weeks per year).

The core working hours are:

Monday to Friday: 11.45 am – 1.00 pm (lunchtime supervision)

Afternoon break supervision (1.55 pm – 2.25 pm)

Additional hours to be discussed at interview

Off Games supervision on Wednesdays and Thursdays (1.55 pm – 4.30 pm)

Homework Club supervision:

Session 1: 4.30 pm – 5.15 pm

Session 2: 5.10 pm – 6.00 pm

Please indicate this in your application your availability to work these additional hours.

In return we offer:

Competitive salary, dependent on contracted hours.

This is a part-time, term-time only post (34 weeks per year). Normal working hours are 11.45 am to 1.00 pm and 1.55 pm - 2.25 pm, Monday to Friday.

A salary for the core hours of £4292 p.a. (£24,870 FTE)

Additional hours to be agreed at interview.

Membership of the College's contributory pension scheme.

Use of College facilities, including the library, gym and swimming pool.

Access to the contributory BUPA private medical scheme and other staff wellbeing initiatives.

A friendly, supportive working environment within a highly successful independent school.