Children's Supervisor - MOR12272

Moray Council; Lhanbryde; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Moray Council, working with Lhanbryde Primary School, seeks a supervisor to oversee pupils during breaks and provide auxiliary support on school premises. You will work during mid-morning and lunch periods, reporting to the Head Teacher and ensuring a safe, orderly environment for primary-age children.

Applicants should have experience with children, strong communication skills with both children and adults, and the ability to stay calm in crises.

Qualifications

• Experience working with primary school children.
• Good communication with children and adults.
• Ability to keep order and discipline.
• Ability to stay calm in a crisis.
• Willingness to use initiative in day-to-day tasks.
• Flexible and adaptable in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils on school premises during mid-morning and lunch breaks.
• Carry out duties as determined by the Head Teacher.
• Maintain order and contribute to a safe environment for pupils.

Skills

Children experience

Communication

Discipline

Calm under pressure

Initiative

Flexible

Job description

Job Description

Specifically to provide supervision of children on the school premises, including the playground, during break periods and additionally to provide auxiliary support.

Requirements

This post is considered to be a Regulated Role' under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Under the Act it is a legal requirement for an individual undertaking a regulated role with children or protected adults to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme.

Therefore the successful candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to any formal offer of employment being made by Moray Council.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of pupils on the school premises during the mid-morning and lunchtime breaks.
• Such other duties as determined by the Head Teacher.

The Individual

• Previous experience/working with children of Primary School age.
• Experience in communicating with children and other adults.
• Experience of keeping order, discipline.
• Experience of keeping calm in a crisis.
• Enjoy working with children.
• Good communication skills.
• Pleasant Manner (Warm but firm).
• Ability to use initiative in day to day tasks.
• Flexible and adaptable.

Temporary appointment until 15 August 2027

Closing Date: 23 October 2026
Starting Salary: £26,839.80 (pro rata)
£13.95 per hour
5 Hours per week (term time only)

For further information contact: Lhanbryde Primary School, telephone [phone], email [e-mail]