School Supervision Officer Part-time, Permanent Closing Date: December 26, 2025 in Southwold

We are looking to appoint a School Supervision Officer to join us at Saint Felix School. Saint Felix School is an independent co-educational day and boarding school for students aged 2 to 18, located close to the seaside town of Southwold on the Suffolk coast. Our aim is to develop well-rounded students with the skills and personality to succeed during and after their school years. Academic excellence is central to life at Saint Felix School, and students are encouraged to aspire to the highest possible standards.

As a supervision officer you will support the smooth running of the Preparatory Department and ensure pupil safety, wellbeing and positive behaviour during key times of the school day, including morning breaks, lunch periods, Forest School sessions, swimming activities, and transporting pupils between activities such as LAMDA and music lessons.

• 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 to make a real difference and play a key role in the life of our pupils. All applicants will be considered and contacted. Interviews may be arranged prior to the closing date.

Safeguarding: Saint Felix School is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, and all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks, employment checks to explore any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).