Job Description:

Waking Night Supervisor

Wilds Lodge School - Rutland
Starting from £23,808.37 (Actual Salary) | FTE: £27,758.64
Part time and full time, term time only
Start date: As soon as possible

We are excited to offer the opportunity to join our wonderful school and work with our exceptional learners. We are looking for people who are child centred and have a real care and desire to help improve the lives of our young people. If you are interested in joining us, regardless of experience or qualifications, please get in touch on the details listed below.

Job role
We are currently recruiting a Waking Night Supervisor to join our Night Supervisor team at Wilds Lodge. The appointed person will:
● Remain awake and vigilant for the duration of each shift between the hours of 9.45pm and 8.15am.
● Be trustworthy, reliable and ensure good communication with the Care Team and Designated Safeguarding Lead if required
● Ensure that all tasks are completed on each shift that a full and thorough handover takes place at the end of the shift.
● Tour all areas of the houses on a regular basis and report irregularities to the relevant person on shift.
● Ensure all access to the building is secure as required by school policy and procedure
● Perform any related security duties as required overnight
● Complete all incident reports and distribute to relevant departments
● Ensuring the home environment is secure, clean and well presented, undertaking domestic chores and relevant health and safety checks as necessary
● Following the 'My Safety Plan' to support young people in managing their own challenging behaviours
● Understanding the importance of a young person's care and support plans, and using these effectively and professionally to inform practice on a daily basis.
● Recording accurately and professionally in line with national standards and Wilds Lodge School policies and procedures
● Attending and participating in all meetings as required including Supervision and Appraisals.
● Attend training and enrol and complete any courses which you are required to do so
● Take personal responsibility for learning about each young person and the way their past affects them; by 'listening' to the individual; and by reflecting on their own practice to continuously develop their own knowledge and skills. Ensuring positive professional relationships are maintained at all time


Working Hours:
● Shifts are Monday to Thursday 9.45pm - 8.15am totalling 42 hours a week
● Term time only

To be successful you will:
● Hold a valid driving licence with business insurance
● Be a good communication skills
● Be responsible, trustworthy and reliable
● Have experience working in a similar setting with children with social, emotional and mental health difficulties

About Wilds Lodge School
Wilds Lodge School is an independent 38 week specialist boarding and day provision for boys and girls (girls are accepted as day learners only) for learners aged between 5 and 19 with social, emotional and mental health difficulties, set in Empingham, Rutland. All the learners at the school have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP). It was established in 2007 and aims to place an equal emphasis on the educational, social and psychological development of our learners. The key to the success of the school is a strong ethos, developed by a highly experienced and capable staff, and the strength of the relationships between the staff and the learners.

We are a friendly school where staff are supportive of each other inside and outside of the classroom. We pride ourselves in ensuring all members of staff including our support staff have access to regular training. All our members of staff attend regular training on child protection; mental health and multi-agency working. All staff access a wide range of training on areas of SEN such as Autism, attachment and ADHD.

Benefits Include:
● Free onsite parking
● Free refreshments and meals whilst on duty
● Company events
● Gym membership
● Access to an employee assistance programme
● Group life cover 2 x salary from day 1
● Excellent CPD packages, paid induction training and opportunities for part funding of further training
● Opportunity of promotion and career progression
● Enhanced sick pay
● 3 days off paid for dependants sickness
● Enhanced paid family friendly leave

Our learners are incredibly important to us; if you have the energy and enthusiasm to make a real difference to the lives of our learners, we would love to hear from you. Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged.

How to apply:
For more information, to arrange a visit and a full application pack, please contact Mike Sherwin on the below details:
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Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 2nd November 2026

Interview date: Thursday 8th November 2026

Strong applications may be considered upon receipt

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The following is expected of all staff:
All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory enhanced DBS check

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