After School Supervisor
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.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 11 August 2026.
Key Responsibilities
The main responsibilities of an After-School Supervisor include, but are not limited to:
- Maintaining a quiet, orderly and studious atmosphere within the library, conducive to independent work and reading.
- Supervising pupilsin Years 7–13 using the library after school, ensuring high standards of behaviour, courtesy and engagement with academic work.
- Monitoring pupil conductand 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 libraryis maintained to a high standard of organisation and presentation before, during and after each session.
- Reporting concernsregarding 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.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Awareness of safeguardingrequirements.
- Experience working with young peoplein an educational or supervisory setting.
- Basic IT proficiency(e.g. Outlook, Word).
- Experience supportingindependent study or library use.
- Ability to remain calmand patient.
- Ability to relateeffectively to pupils aged 11–18.
Benefits
Benefits include but are not limited to:
- Generous and competitive school fee remission.
- Free refreshments and fruit.
- Employee assistance packages - AIG SmartHealth 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.
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Support towards prescription glasses and eye tests.
About King Edward's School, Bath
About King Edward’s School, Bath
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 (
Read more). Serving pupils aged 3–18 across its
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 (Read more). 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.
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