Hereford Cathedral School - After School Supervisor

Summary

The After School Club Supervisor is responsible for providing a safe, nurturing and engaging environment for pupils attending the After School Club. The role involves planning and delivering a varied programme of activities, organising resources, supervising pupils and promoting their wellbeing, development and enjoyment at the end of the school day.

Detail

The successful candidate will hold a relevant Level 3 childcare or educational qualification and work closely with colleagues to ensure high standards of care and supervision are maintained.

Post title: After school Club Supervisor

Location: Hereford Cathedral Junior School

Contract: Permanent

Hours/weeks: 3.15pm to 5.35pm, 5 days a week, term time (36 weeks of the year)

Salary: £12.71- £13.12 an hour (working pattern this equates to £6,170-£6,370 annually)

Start date: November 2026

Main Responsibilities

Planning and Delivery of Activities

• Plan, prepare and deliver a varied programme of engaging activities for pupils across the JuniorSchool from age 3-11.
• Provide a balance of creative, physical, educational, outdoor and recreational opportunities.
• Ensure activities are inclusive and meet the differing ages, interests and needs of pupils.
• Promote opportunities for independent, collaborative and imaginative play.
• Encourage pupils' social, emotional and personal development through positive interactions and activities.
• Contribute ideas for themed activities throughout the year.

Resource Management

• Organise, prepare and maintain resources required for activities and daily provision.
• Ensure equipment and resources are safe, clean, well maintained and fit for purpose.
• Monitor the condition of resources and report any concerns or replacement needs.
• Ensure activity areas are set up appropriately and returned to a tidy and organised condition at the end of each session.
• Promote respect for resources and encourage pupils to take responsibility for equipment and learning spaces.

Pupil Welfare and Supervision

• Ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of pupils at all times.
• Maintain appropriate supervision and staff: pupil ratios during all sessions.
• Follow safeguarding, child protection, health and safety and behaviour policies at all times.
• Support pupils in developing positive relationships and good behaviour.
• Build supportive relationships that promote confidence, independence and self-esteem.
• Administer first aid and respond appropriately to accidents and medical needs in accordance with school procedures and training.
• Ensure pupils' medical, dietary and individual care requirements are followed.

Communication

• Build positive and professional relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Maintain accurate daily registers and attendance records.
• Communicate relevant information relating to pupil welfare, behaviour or wellbeing to appropriate staff.
• Liaise with teaching and support staff to ensure continuity of care.
• Provide appropriate feedback to parents at collection times where required.

Working with Others

• Be a positive, professional role model for pupils and colleagues.
• Work collaboratively and supportively as part of the Junior School team.
• Promote an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and respected.

Training and Professional Development

• Attend INSET days, staff meetings and training as required.
• Take an active interest in professional development and seek opportunities to develop knowledge and skills.
• Participate fully in the school's appraisal process.
• Keep up to date with relevant educational practice, safeguarding requirements and statutory guidance.

Other Duties

• Undertake any other reasonable duties commensurate with the role.

All School Staff Are Expected To

• Work towards and support the school vision and the current school objectives outlined in the School Development Plan
• Support and contribute to the School’s responsibility for safeguarding students
• Regularly review own practice, set personal development targets and take responsibility for own continuous professional development.
• Work within the School’s health and safety policy to ensure a safe working environment for staff, students and visitors
• Work within the Equal Opportunities Policy to promote equality of opportunity for all students and staff, both current and prospective.
• Maintain high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance, conduct and positive, courteous relations with students, parents and colleagues.
• Engage actively in the performance review process.
• Adhere to policies as set out in the Staff Handbook/Teacher Standards and Regulations.
• Undertake other reasonable duties related to the job purpose required from time to time
• Adhere to School Safeguarding and Child Protection Policies.

HOW TO APPLY

An application form and information pack may be downloaded from the school website: www.herefordcs.com/about/work-at-hcs/

Completed applications should be accompanied by a covering letter and sent to Mrs Cath Knowles, Hereford Cathedral School, Old Deanery, The Cathedral Close, Hereford HR1 2NG or to recruitment@herefordcs.com

The closing date for applications is 9am on Tuesday 27 October 2026.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory employment references and other safer recruitment checks. Further information on the School’s safeguarding can be found on the school website.

Hereford Cathedral School is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

The School retains the right to interview suitable applicants and appoint before the deadline.

Documents

• After-School-Supervisor PDF Document