Job Description
School Supervision Officer
We are looking to appoint a School Supervision Officer to join us at Saint Felix School.
Our School Supervision Officer will work with staff to ensure the smooth running of the Preparatory Department by providing high-quality supervision during key times of the school day. This includes morning breaks, lunch periods, Forest School sessions, swimming activities, and occasionally transporting pupils between activities such as LAMDA and music lessons. The postholder ensures pupil safety, wellbeing, and positive behaviour while upholding the values and expectations of Saint Felix School.
Saint Felix School is an independent co-educational day and boarding school for students aged from 2 to 18, located close to the glorious seaside town of Southwold on the Suffolk coast. Our aim is to develop well-rounded students with the skills and the personality to make a success of their lives during and after their school years.
Academic excellence is central to life at Saint Felix School and we encourage all pupils to aspire to the highest possible standards and to exceed their expectations. Our success is demonstrated by impressive examination results at GCSE and A Level where the value-added scores are significant. The vast majority of our leavers go on to Higher Education.
The school adopts a non-selective entry policy which seeks to provide an environment where all pupils will thrive academically. We believe in a holistic education that exposes pupils to a wide range of experiences and opportunities with our new co-curricular programme providing extensive opportunities for students to find their areas of passion. We also aim to attract pupils from a diverse range of backgrounds.
As a supervision officer you will;
• Supervise pupils during morning and lunch breaks, ensuring a safe, positive, and inclusive environment.
• Support and supervise pupils during Forest School sessions, promoting engagement, outdoor learning, and safe practice.
• Provide supervision at swimming sessions, ensuring pupil safety and assisting staff as required.
• Escort and transport pupils safely to and from activities such as LAMDA lessons, music lessons, or other internal school sessions.
• Promote positive behaviour and intervene appropriately when needed, in line with school policies.
• Monitor pupil conduct, wellbeing, and interactions, reporting concerns to the appropriate member of staff.
• Respond promptly and appropriately to incidents, minor first aid needs, and pastoral issues.
• Assist pupils in transitioning calmly and safely between activities and locations.
• Support the Preparatory Department team as needed to ensure smooth operational flow.
• Uphold safeguarding procedures and contribute to the protection and welfare of all pupils.
We welcome applications from those who have experience of working with children or those looking to transfer into a school based role.
This is an excellent opportunity for you to make a real difference and play a key role in the life of our pupils.
We look forward to your application, all applicants will be considered and contacted. Due to the nature of the needs, interviews may be arranged prior to the closing date.
Please apply by visiting - https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000001017
Saint Felix School is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).