Lunchtime Supervisor

Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional education trust in Gateshead is seeking an enthusiastic individual to assist in supervising pupils during lunchtime. The role involves promoting good manners, ensuring safety, and engaging children in healthy choices and activities. Ideal candidates should possess good communication skills and be adaptable. Join a supportive team focused on student development in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and committed person to supervise pupils during lunchtime.
• Ability to promote good manners and healthy choices among children.
• Awareness of confidentiality and compliance with policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff to supervise pupils during lunchtime.
• Encourage children in outdoor and indoor activities.
• Maintain cleanliness of the lunch area.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to engage children

Flexibility

Job description

The Headteacher and Governors would like to appoint an enthusiastic and committed person to assist staff to supervise pupils during the lunch time period to ensure the wellbeing and safety of pupils. We are seeking an individual to:

• Offer care and support to pupils throughout lunchtime in accordance with school and Trust policies and procedures.
• Supervise children during lunchtimes in school and on the playground.
• Encourage children with food, promoting good manners and healthy choices.
• Assist to clear tables, wipe down and maintain general cleanliness of the lunch area.
• Communicate effectively with pupils and staff, maintaining good behaviour according to the school's behaviour policy.
• The ability to engage children in indoor and outdoor activities.
• Good communication skills.
• The ability to work flexibly and without direct supervision.
• Awareness of confidentiality and the need for compliance to relevant policies and procedures.

About the School

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School is a one-form entry primary school in Whickham, Gateshead serving the communities of St Mary’s, Whickham and Immaculate Heart of Mary, Lobley Hill. We aim to develop the talents of each pupil as a unique individual whose full potential can be developed in a community which has Christ at its centre.

We are proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in Durham, Gateshead, Northumberland and Sunderland. Bishop Wilkinson is the largest Catholic education trust in the North East of England and will have a total of 48 schools. This is an exciting time to join our supportive, and growing team.