After School Supervisor

Description

Permanent, Part-time (4-6pm) Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays
, 36 weeks per year (term time only),
From September 2026
.

Providing supervision within the Senior School Library after school, ensuring a calm, purposeful and studious environment in which pupils can work independently, read, and complete academic tasks. Supporting the effective and professional operation of the library space in line with school expectations and policies. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 11 August 2026.

• Maintaining a quiet
  , orderly and studious atmosphere within the library, conducive to independent work and reading.
• Supervising pupils in Years 7–13 using the library after school, ensuring high standards of behaviour, courtesy and engagement with academic work.
• Monitoring pupil conduct and addressing low-level disruption promptly to maintain an appropriate working environment.
• Ensuring the safety
  , welfare and good conduct of pupils at all times whilst in the library.
• Ensuring the library is maintained to a high standard of organisation and presentation before, during and after each session.
• Reporting concerns regarding behaviour, wellbeing or safeguarding through the school’s agreed referral procedures.
• Acting as a visible and professional presence
  , modelling high standards of conduct and reinforcing the expectations of the Senior School.

For further information please see the attached Candidate Brief.

• Awareness of safeguarding requirements.
• Experience working with young people in an educational or supervisory setting.
• Basic IT proficiency (e.g. Outlook, Word).
• Experience supporting independent study or library use.
• Ability to remain calm and patient.
• Ability to relate effectively to pupils aged 11–18.

• Generous and competitive school fee remission.
• Free refreshments and fruit.
• Employee assistance packages - AIG Smart Health and L&G Sparks.
• Recently refurbished gym on-site and access to gym membership offer for the University of Bath.
• Tax-efficient Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Pilates classes for staff, with colleagues also welcome to join the Senior School's weekly lunchtime Running Club.
• Support towards prescription glasses and eye tests.

Founded in 1552, King Edward’s School (KES) is Bath’s oldest school and one of the leading co-educational independent schools in the south-west of England. The School was recently awarded Independent Secondary School of the Year in the South West by the Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026. Serving pupils aged 3–18 across its Pre-Prep, Junior, Senior and Sixth Form sections, KES combines a rich heritage with a forward-thinking approach to education.

The School is thriving and inclusive with a strong sense of community and reputation for excellence both in and beyond the classroom and has a long-standing tradition of academic excellence, reflected in consistently outstanding results. We are proud to provide a nurturing environment where pupils are encouraged to grow in confidence, curiosity and character. Working at King Edward’s means becoming part of a collaborative and welcoming staff team, where professionalism is balanced with warmth and a shared commitment to supporting young people.

We value our staff and are dedicated to creating a positive working environment with opportunities for development and contribution across the wider school community.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

After School Supervisor
• Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, GB