Lunchbreak Supervisor

eTeach UK Limited; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcoming school community

Friendly staff

Training and development opportunities

Wellbeing support

Positive impact on students

Job summary

Olympus Academy Trust – Bradley Stoke Community School is seeking a committed Lunchbreak Supervisor to support students during lunch, promote positive behaviour and help create a safe, inclusive environment.

You will supervise dining and social areas, encourage respectful interactions, monitor welfare and assist staff in maintaining calm, orderly spaces.

We offer training, a supportive school community and flexible working patterns, with opportunities for part-time or job-share roles.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enjoy working with young people.
• Calm, approachable and confident in handling a variety of situations.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of young people.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during lunch breaks in designated indoor and outdoor areas.
• Promote positive behaviour in line with the school's behaviour policy.
• Encourage respectful interactions between students and support an inclusive environment.
• Monitor student welfare and respond appropriately to concerns or incidents.
• Support the safe movement of students around the school site.
• Assist in maintaining a calm and orderly dining environment.
• Record and report incidents, accidents or concerns to appropriate staff.
• Work collaboratively with teaching and support staff to uphold high standards of behaviour and wellbeing.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Positive relationships

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

We are looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Lunchbreak Supervisor to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity to play an important role in maintaining a safe, positive and inclusive environment for students during the lunchtime period.

Working as part of the premises team, you will supervise students in dining and social areas, encourage positive behaviour and help ensure that lunchtime is a safe and enjoyable experience for all.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise students during lunch breaks in designated indoor and outdoor areas.
• Promote positive behaviour in line with the school's behaviour policy.
• Encourage respectful interactions between students and support an inclusive environment.
• Monitor student welfare and respond appropriately to concerns or incidents.
• Support the safe movement of students around the school site.
• Assist in maintaining a calm and orderly dining environment.
• Record and report incidents, accidents or concerns to appropriate staff.
• Work collaboratively with teaching and support staff to uphold high standards of behaviour and wellbeing.

What We Are Looking For

The successful candidate will:

• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enjoy working with young people.
• Be calm, approachable and confident in dealing with a variety of situations.
• Be able to establish positive relationships with students and staff.
• Demonstrate good judgement and the ability to work independently.
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.

Previous experience of working with young people or in an educational environment would be an advantage, but is not essential as training will be provided.

We Offer

• A welcoming and supportive school community.
• Friendly and dedicated staff.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Access to employee wellbeing support.
• The opportunity to make a positive difference to the daily lives of our students.

Our Philosophy as an Employer

Our overarching aim and vision is for our schools to deliver an exceptional education for children and young people, ensuring that students have access to the highest standards of teaching, resources and learning opportunities.

We are ambitious for our academies. We live in a demanding educational landscape that brings with it challenges, but also opportunities. We are excited by the opportunities for talented and inspirational educators to make an impact and create a powerful legacy.

We seek applicants for our roles who can align with our vision and have the talent, drive and determination to deliver that vision successfully. We support all our schools with our leadership and management, school improvement, legal, financial, administrative, admissions, marketing, premises, safeguarding and HR expertise.

We think our roles are tremendously exciting ones to perform supported by the expert Olympus team. We are inspired by our academies’ journey and consider it a great privilege to design and develop a 21st century school education. We will be very interested to hear your ideas and aspirations too. We are looking for staff who will deliver an exceptional education for the young people in our care.

• Flexible and Family Friendly policies
• Annual pay progression opportunities
• Corporate membership of Bristol Zoo Project at reduced rates
• Coaching/Counselling services
• Termly and annual staff recognition and awards scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

The Olympus Academy Trust – Bradley Stoke Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants will be required to undergo security and vetting processes appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure & Barring Service. We have a suite of safeguarding procedures, policies and guidance for all of our staff and volunteers to ensure we actively promote children and young people’s welfare and safety. Moreover, as part of the safer recruitment process we will carry out online searches as part of the recruitment process. Details of online accounts will be requested at application stage.

We apply Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at all stages of recruitment and selection. We carry out shortlisting, interviewing and selection without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Those with disabilities meeting the minimum requirements for the post will be shortlisted and will make reasonable adjustments to ensure they are not disadvantaged during the interview process. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, as they are under-represented within the Trust.

We offer the opportunity of flexible working patterns where possible to assist with a work/life balance and welcome applications from people wishing to work on a part-time or job share basis for all roles including full time. We are happy to discuss flexible working from day one.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Applications

We recognise that candidates may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools when preparing their application. The Trust does not prohibit the use of AI; however, any use must be appropriate and must not undermine the principles of safer recruitment, as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education (Part 3). Applications must be an honest and accurate reflection of your own experience, skills, values, and suitability to work with children and young people.

Our recruitment processes are designed to assess personal suitability, integrity, and safeguarding understanding. Any inconsistencies between application information, references, and interview responses may be explored further. Providing misleading or misrepresented information may result in an application being withdrawn or an offer of employment being rescinded.