Lunchtime Supervisor

The Methodist Church in Britain

Wigan

On-site

GBP 12,000 - 18,000

Part time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Family-friendly leave

LGPS

Employee assistance programme

Medicash healthcare

Occupational health

Cycle to Work

Buy tech

CPD support

Job summary

Wigan and Leigh College is seeking a part-time Lunchtime Supervisor in the Head of Studies department to help create a calm, welcoming lunchtime experience for students. You will supervise the refectory and communal areas, promote positive behaviour and report safeguarding concerns, with typical hours from 10.30am to 1.30pm during term time.

The role requires excellent communication, calm under pressure, and the ability to build positive relationships with students from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

Building positive, professional relationships with students
Challenging inappropriate behaviour calmly, fairly and consistently
Excellent communication and listening skills
Responding sensitively to student concerns
Staying calm and confident under pressure, with good judgement
Noticing when something is not right and taking appropriate action

Responsibilities

Build positive relationships with students, creating a welcoming and inclusive environment at lunchtimes
Be a visible presence across the refectory and communal areas, helping students feel safe, supported and connected
Promote positive behaviour, respect and high standards in line with the college's FREDIE values
Identify and report safeguarding and welfare concerns, ensuring students get the support they need
Respond appropriately to incidents, challenges and behavioural concerns, seeking support where required
Monitor communal areas and help keep the college calm, safe and orderly

Skills

Student relations

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Empathy

Calm under pressure

Situational awareness

Job description

Lunchtime Supervisor post in the Head of Studies department at Wigan and Leigh College, a part-time, term-time role. The work centres on keeping the refectory and communal areas calm, safe and welcoming, promoting positive behaviour and reporting safeguarding and welfare concerns. Hours are typically around 10.30am to 1.30pm during term time, with some flexibility if needed. Applicants need the right to work in the UK; the college arranges the enhanced DBS check after appointment, and interviews are planned for the week of 9 November.

What the job involves

Build positive relationships with students, creating a welcoming and inclusive environment at lunchtimes
Be a visible presence across the refectory and communal areas, helping students feel safe, supported and connected
Promote positive behaviour, respect and high standards in line with the college's FREDIE values
Identify and report safeguarding and welfare concerns, ensuring students get the support they need
Respond appropriately to incidents, challenges and behavioural concerns, seeking support where required
Monitor communal areas and help keep the college calm, safe and orderly

Skills & knowledge

Building positive, professional relationships with students from a wide range of backgrounds
Challenging inappropriate behaviour calmly, fairly and consistently
Excellent communication and listening skills
Responding sensitively to student concerns
Staying calm and confident under pressure, with good judgement
Noticing when something is not right and taking appropriate action

Checks & eligibility

Right to work in the UK
Enhanced DBS check (arranged by the college if you are appointed)

Other

Genuine passion for supporting young people and helping them feel safe, valued and included
Commitment to safeguarding, student wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion
Understanding of confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries
Student-centred and approachable

What’s offered