Lunchtime Supervisor

The Arthur Terry School; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

The Arthur Terry School is seeking enthusiastic Lunchtime Supervisors to join our supportive team. The role is 12.50 hours per week, over 5 days, supervising students and promoting positive behaviour during lunchtime to support wellbeing.

The successful candidates will build positive relationships, remain calm under pressure and work well as part of a team to ensure a safe, inclusive lunchtime environment for all students.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work with young people and support their wellbeing.
• Calm, patient and approachable demeanor.
• Ability to build positive professional relationships with students.
• Confident and fair in managing student behaviour.
• Strong communication and team-working skills.
• Reliable, responsible and proactive.
• Commitment to safety, wellbeing and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during lunchtime across dining, playground and social areas.
• Ensure students are safe and well cared for during lunchtime.
• Promote positive behaviour and support the school’s expectations.
• Build positive and respectful relationships with students.
• Respond to student needs and report issues to staff as needed.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure lunchtime runs smoothly.
• Contribute to a welcoming, inclusive lunchtime environment.

Skills

Interest in youth

Calm and patient

Relationship building

Behaviour management

Communication & teamwork

Reliability

Safety & inclusion

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

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

What you'll need to succeed

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

What you'll get in return

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

The Arthur Terry School

Jane Humphries

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The Arthur Terry School
Kittoe Road
Four Oaks
Sutton Coldfield
B74 4RZ

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This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement of the role.

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