Casual Lunchtime Supervisor

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School; Coventry; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher Pension Scheme or Local Govt.P

Job summary

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School in Coventry is seeking a Casual Lunchtime Supervisor to help run pupil lunchtimes in the lunch hall and playground. The role is on a casual basis with shifts around 11:30 to 13:15, starting as soon as possible.

We value staff who support the school's Catholic ethos, engage children through play, uphold respectful behaviour, and work well in a team. The post requires DBS checks and safeguarding commitment.

Qualifications

• Supportive of the school's Catholic nature.
• Enthusiastic and inspirational with a passion for engaging children through play.
• Able to demonstrate high expectations for respectful behaviour.
• Strong team player.

Responsibilities

• To work as part of a team to provide efficient, safe and enjoyable lunchtimes for all pupils.
• To promote positive behaviour in pupils, through praise and upholding rules and procedures.
• Act as care for children who are unwell until appropriate medical assistance is available or parent/guardian collects.
• Report major incidents and inform the child's class teacher at the end of lunchtime.
• Attend training and meetings as required.

Job description

Casual Lunchtime Supervisor

Required on a casual basis

Working Hours - 11:30 - 1:15pm

Required as soon as possible

About Us

Located in Coventry, St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is a thriving one-form entry school with approximately 270 pupils. We are proud to serve a diverse and vibrant community where every child is known, valued, and inspired to achieve their very best. As part of Holy Cross Catholic MAC, we are committed to providing an outstanding Catholic education for all our pupils. With Christ at the centre of all we do, our mission is to inspire every child to be the best person they can be by developing their God-given gifts and talents.

About The Role

As a Casual Lunch Time Supervisor you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the pupil’s lunch time in the lunch hall and playground.

Key responsibilities:

• To work as part of a team to provide efficient, safe and enjoyable lunchtimes for all pupils.
• To promote positive behaviour in pupils, through the use of praise and upholding the rules system and procedures, ensuring an acceptable level of order and discipline is maintained according to the guidelines set by the Headteacher.
• Act as care for children who are unwell until appropriate qualified medical assistance is available and/or until parent or guardian collects sick child, keeping the Headteacher informed and maintaining records of accidents and first aid given.
• Report any major incidents and inform the child’s class teacher at the end of lunchtime.
• Attend training and meetings as required.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Supportive of the school’s distinctive Catholic nature
• Enthusiastic and inspirational with a passion for engaging children in learning through play
• Able to demonstrate high expectations for respectful behaviour
• A strong team player

What We Offer

• A culture of collaboration, support and high expectations
• A warm, respectful and values-driven school community
• Opportunities for professional growth within the MAC
• Access to the competitive Teacher Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
• A strong emphasis on employee wellbeing, including free, confidential access to 24/7 helplines, counselling and support services
• Free, annual flu vaccinations
• A flexible and generous approach to family appointments and events

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, part of Holy Cross Multi Academy Company, has a responsibility for and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups. All employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and where relevant, a childcare disqualification check.

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including two suitable references, evidence of Right to Work, medical clearance and where applicable a prohibition check and evidence of qualifications. All successful candidates will be required to present their birth certificate along with evidence of any name changes.

This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Further information can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

An online social media check will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all conditional offers of employment.