Lunchtime Supervisor

The Arthur Terry School; Four Oaks; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive working environment

Professional development opportunities

CPD and training access

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

LGPS pension

Wellbeing days

Job summary

The Arthur Terry School in Four Oaks, United Kingdom, is seeking enthusiastic Lunchtime Supervisors to join our supportive team. The role is 12.50 hours per week, over 5 days, supervision of students during lunchtimes and promotion of positive behaviour and wellbeing.

We value calm, reliable individuals who can build positive relationships, manage behaviour fairly, and work well in a team to ensure a safe lunchtime environment for all pupils.

Qualifications

• Interest in working with and supporting young people.
• Calm, patient and approachable manner.
• Ability to build positive and professional relationships with students.
• Confidence to manage student behaviour fairly and consistently.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Reliable, responsible and able to use initiative.
• Committed to safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all students.

Responsibilities

• Supervising students during lunchtime in dining, playground and social areas.
• Ensuring students are safe and well cared for during Lunchtime.
• Promoting positive behaviour and supporting students to follow expectations.
• Building positive relationships with students.
• Responding to student needs or incidents and reporting to staff.
• Working with colleagues to run Lunchtime arrangements smoothly.
• Contributing to a welcoming, inclusive environment for all students.

Skills

Calm demeanour

Teamwork

Communication skills

Reliability

Behaviour management

Empathy

Job description

The Arthur Terry School is seeking to appoint enthusiastic, dedicated and reliable Lunchtime Supervisors to join our supportive and welcoming team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and is committed to helping create a safe, positive and enjoyable lunchtime environment. The role is 12.50 hours per week, working over 5 days. The successful candidates will play an important role in supervising students, promoting positive behaviour and supporting their wellbeing during the school day.

Key responsibilities

1. Supervising students during lunchtime, including in designated dining, playground and social areas.
2. Ensuring students are safe and well cared for throughout the lunchtime period.
3. Promoting positive behaviour and supporting students to follow the school's expectations.
4. Building positive and respectful relationships with students.
5. Responding appropriately to student needs, concerns or incidents and reporting these to relevant staff where necessary.
6. Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the smooth and effective running of lunchtime arrangements.
7. Contributing to a welcoming, inclusive and positive environment for all students.

What you'll need to succeed

1. Has a genuine interest in working with and supporting young people.
2. Has a calm, patient and approachable manner.
3. Can build positive and professional relationships with students.
4. Has the confidence to manage student behaviour fairly and consistently.
5. Has good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
6. Is reliable, responsible and able to use initiative when responding to situations.
7. Is committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all students.

What you’ll get in return

1. A supportive and collaborative working environment
2. Opportunities for professional development and career progression
3. Access to high-quality CPD and training
4. An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and employee benefits package.
5. A competitive pension scheme through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
6. Professional development and wellbeing days

We reserve the right to close this advert early should sufficient applications be received or the role be successfully filled.