Afterschool Club Supervisor

Wakefield Council

  • Pontefract, West Yorkshire
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 1 day ago
Waterton Academy Trust is looking to appoint an inspirational and ambitious Afterschool Club Supervisor to join the team at Cherry Tree Academy as soon as possible.Cherry Tree Academy is on an exciting school improvement journey with all stakeholders firmly committed to providing high-quality education for all pupils. We seek to ensure that every pupil achieves their full potential and develops a sense of belonging to our school community and family of schools.The Governors, leaders and children of Cherry Tree Academy are currently seeking an Afterschool Club Supervisor to join the growing team as soon as possible, with dates to be mutually agreed. The successful candidate will work closely with the teaching staff supporting children with their learning and behavioural needs. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and talented individual to take a key role in our team. We are looking for someone with a genuine passion for education $ú someone who is driven to make a difference to the lives of the children they work with.Waterton Academy Trust is a forward thinking Multi Academy Trust of 13 partner schools, serving the Wakefield and Barnsley districts.Our ideal candidate will:
  • Will be caring, friendly, kind and a good role model
  • Will join in games and be encouraging with homework and reading
  • Ensure that any person on the premises is authorised to be there
  • Report all accidents and complete a form for parent
  • Liaise with parents
  • Deal with incidents in accordance with school policy; encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour
  • Report any pupil problems or behavioural difficulties in accordance with school policy and work at all times within safeguarding guidelines. Be prepared to take on a DSL role for the ASC.
  • Supervise pupils, ensuring their safety
  • Follow Food Hygiene guidelines in preparing food
  • Follow Risk Assessments guidelines
  • Greet children on arrival at club, provide and supervise play
  • Have experience of working in primary schools.
  • Have a commitment to support our common purpose of providing our children with the best possible care and education
  • Be enthusiastic, highly motivated and hardworking
  • Assist with the personal needs of pupils including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters and to show patience, tolerance and warmth to all children.
  • Assist with the supervision of pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning.
  • To prepare the setting as directed for activities and to clear afterwards.
  • Ensure that the setting abides by and maintains appropriate legislative and quality assurance requirements.
  • Undertake appropriate training courses.
  • Collect and deliver children safely to and from the setting and deliver the children to the appropriate parent/carer at the end of the session
  • Other duties commensurate with the grade of the post as directed by the Headteacher.
Next StepsFor further information about the opportunity please contact Joanna Clift on 01924 967603 orTo ApplyPlease submit applications via My New Term.Selection TimelineClosing Date: Monday 15th September 2025 $ú 8amShortlisting: Monday 15th September 2025Interviews: W/C Monday 22nd September 2025Start Date: ASAPJob title Afterschool Club Supervisor Job reference 243841 Date posted 02/09/2025 Application closing date 15/09/2025 Location Cherry Tree Academy, Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, WF8 2HN Salary Grade 4 FTE £24,790-£25,183 (Actual £7,685 - £7,807) Package 13 hours 45 mins per week over 5 days, Fixed-term until September 2026 Contractual hours Blank Basis Part time Job category/type School, School Support, Temporary, Term time Attachments Blank Job descriptionWaterton Academy Trust is looking to appoint an inspirational and ambitious Afterschool Club Supervisor to join the team at Cherry Tree Academy as soon as possible.Cherry Tree Academy is on an exciting school improvement journey with all stakeholders firmly committed to providing high-quality education for all pupils. We seek to ensure that every pupil achieves their full potential and develops a sense of belonging to our school community and family of schools.The Governors, leaders and children of Cherry Tree Academy are currently seeking an Afterschool Club Supervisor to join the growing team as soon as possible, with dates to be mutually agreed. The successful candidate will work closely with the teaching staff supporting children with their learning and behavioural needs. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and talented individual to take a key role in our team. We are looking for someone with a genuine passion for education $ú someone who is driven to make a difference to the lives of the children they work with.Waterton Academy Trust is a forward thinking Multi Academy Trust of 13 partner schools, serving the Wakefield and Barnsley districts.Our ideal candidate will:
  • Will be caring, friendly, kind and a good role model
  • Will join in games and be encouraging with homework and reading
  • Ensure that any person on the premises is authorised to be there
  • Report all accidents and complete a form for parent
  • Liaise with parents
  • Deal with incidents in accordance with school policy; encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour
  • Report any pupil problems or behavioural difficulties in accordance with school policy and work at all times within safeguarding guidelines. Be prepared to take on a DSL role for the ASC.
  • Supervise pupils, ensuring their safety
  • Follow Food Hygiene guidelines in preparing food
  • Follow Risk Assessments guidelines
  • Greet children on arrival at club, provide and supervise play
  • Have experience of working in primary schools.
  • Have a commitment to support our common purpose of providing our children with the best possible care and education
  • Be enthusiastic, highly motivated and hardworking
  • Assist with the personal needs of pupils including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters and to show patience, tolerance and warmth to all children.
  • Assist with the supervision of pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning.
  • To prepare the setting as directed for activities and to clear afterwards.
  • Ensure that the setting abides by and maintains appropriate legislative and quality assurance requirements.
  • Undertake appropriate training courses.
  • Collect and deliver children safely to and from the setting and deliver the children to the appropriate parent/carer at the end of the session
  • Other duties commensurate with the grade of the post as directed by the Headteacher.
Next StepsFor further information about the opportunity please contact Joanna Clift on 01924 967603 or

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