Midday Supervisor

The Methodist Church in Britain; Callerton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Living wage

Annual leave

Pension

Cycle to work

Free parking

Professional development

Gosforth Group career development

Career opportunities

Job summary

Callerton Academy is recruiting four Midday Supervisors to look after pupils through the lunch break. The role focuses on supervising dining and outdoor areas, supporting pupils with specific needs, and maintaining a calm, orderly environment that promotes positive behaviour and safeguarding.

You will work across the school site during lunchtimes, build positive relationships with pupils and staff, and contribute to pupils’ wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children and young people.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Staying calm under pressure and responding effectively to situations as they arise.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils in dining and outdoor areas during lunchtime.
• Supervise activities across the school site at lunchtime.
• Support pupils with specific needs.
• Promote positive behaviour and uphold safeguarding standards.
• Support pupils' wellbeing throughout the lunch period.
• Maintain accurate records of incidents where required.
• Liaise with kitchen staff about pupils' dietary requirements.
• Ensure pupils move safely around the school during lunch.
• Work closely with colleagues to keep a calm, orderly midday break.

Skills

Children experience

Relationship building

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Job description

Callerton Academy is recruiting four Midday Supervisors to look after pupils through the lunch break. The work centres on supervising pupils in dining and outdoor areas, supporting those with specific needs and keeping the site calm and orderly while promoting positive behaviour and safeguarding. Four posts are open across the school site, all centred on the lunch period. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the start date follows completion of pre-employment checks.

What the job involves

• Supervise pupils in dining and outdoor areas during lunchtime
• Supervise activities across the school site at lunchtime
• Support pupils with specific needs
• Promote positive behaviour and uphold safeguarding standards
• Support pupils' wellbeing throughout the lunch period
• Maintain accurate records of incidents where required
• Liaise with kitchen staff about pupils' dietary requirements
• Ensure pupils move safely around the school during lunch
• Work closely with colleagues to keep a calm, orderly midday break

Experience

• Experience of working with children and young people

Skills & knowledge

• Building positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents
• Managing pupils in a fair, calm and professional manner
• Working independently and as part of a team
• Staying calm under pressure and responding effectively to situations as they arise

Checks & eligibility

• Successful completion of pre-employment checks

What’s offered

• Accredited Living Wage Employer with a competitive salary
• Generous annual leave
• Excellent pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme and free on-site parking
• Opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals
• Enthusiastic and motivated pupils
• Extensive commitment to professional development
• Wider career development opportunities across the Gosforth Group