Lunchtime Supervisor

Saracens Broadfields; Greater London; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

Saracens Broadfields in Edgware, North London, is seeking a Lunchtime Supervisor to help create a calm, inclusive environment during the lunch break and support pupils to build positive relationships.

You will supervise dining and play areas, uphold the school's behaviour policy, use restorative approaches, and liaise with staff to address lunchtime observations. The role requires safeguarding commitment and a patient, supportive approach.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during their breaktime - across dining and play areas, ensuring safety, inclusion and positive engagement.
• Uphold and model the school’s behaviour policy and restorative principles in all interactions.
• Use restorative communication strategies to help pupils reflect, repair relationships and make positive behaviour choices.
• Build strong, trusting connections with pupils to promote emotional wellbeing and a sense of belonging.
• Support the school’s culture and values by modelling respectful, kind and calm communication.
• Manage and de-escalate incidents of unsafe or inappropriate behaviour, referring matters to the Senior Leadership Team when necessary.
• Encourage pupils to take pride in their environment by helping maintain tidy dining and playground areas.
• Liaise effectively with teaching and support staff regarding any lunchtime concerns or observations that need follow-up.

Job description

About Saracens Broadfields

Saracens Broadfields is part of the Saracens Multi-Academy Trust and is located in Edgware, North London. The school aims to provide a strong foundation for a happy life, building moral purpose, developing character, fostering cultural capital, creating memories and enabling every child to achieve their full potential.

Our core values of Discipline, Hard Work, Honesty and Humility underpin all aspects of school life. We serve a rich and diverse community and are deeply committed to nurturing respectful relationships, celebrating individuality and encouraging every child to become a confident, independent learner.

At Saracens Broadfields, we place strong emphasis on connection and communication. We use restorative approaches to help children build empathy, repair relationships and make positive choices. These strategies are an important part of our daily practice and our approach to supporting children’s social and emotional development.

About the Role

As a Lunchtime Supervisor, you will play an essential role in creating a calm, inclusive and positive environment. You will support pupils to build strong relationships, resolve conflicts respectfully, and develop social skills that reflect our school’s values.

The main purpose of this role is to assist in the supervision of pupils during their lunch break, ensuring their safety, wellbeing and enjoyment, while upholding the school’s behaviour policy and restorative ethos.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during their breaktime - across dining and play areas, ensuring safety, inclusion and positive engagement.
• Uphold and model the school’s behaviour policy and restorative principles in all interactions.
• Use restorative communication strategies to help pupils reflect, repair relationships and make positive behaviour choices.
• Build strong, trusting connections with pupils to promote emotional wellbeing and a sense of belonging.
• Support the school’s culture and values by modelling respectful, kind and calm communication.
• Manage and de-escalate incidents of unsafe or inappropriate behaviour, referring matters to the Senior Leadership Team when necessary.
• Encourage pupils to take pride in their environment by helping maintain tidy dining and playground areas.
• Liaise effectively with teaching and support staff regarding any lunchtime concerns or observations that need follow-up.

Note: These accountabilities outline the main areas of the role and are not an exhaustive list of duties.

This job description may be reviewed and amended from time to time in response to the changing needs of the school and at the direction of the Principal and line manager. Other reasonable duties may be assigned within the competence of the postholder.

We are committed to safeguarding children and the successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check.