Midday Supervisor

MERIDIAN TRUST; Chettisham; On-site; GBP 3,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational organization in Chettisham is looking for a part-time Midday Supervisor at Downham Feoffees Primary Academy. The role involves supervising pupils in the dining hall and playground during lunch. Ideal candidates should have outstanding communication skills, experience working with children, and an understanding of child protection issues. Flexibility may be required. The position offers a supportive team atmosphere and various benefits.

Benefits

Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities

Online GP service

Cycle to work scheme

Defined benefit pension scheme

Healthcare benefits

Free on-site parking

Discounts on various benefits

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and reliable.
• Willing to undertake first aid training is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils in the dining hall and playground during lunch.
• Monitor well-being and behavior of pupils.
• Assist in setting up and clearing lunchtime areas.

Skills

Outstanding communication skills

Ability to work well in a team

Experience working with children

Understanding of child protection issues

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Midday Supervisor to join the team at Downham Feoffees Primary Academy. The role will involve supervising pupils in the dining hall, playground areas and school premises during the lunch period. You will be expected to monitor the well-being and behaviour of the pupils and to also assist in the setting up/clearing away of the lunchtime areas, where necessary. A willingness to undertake first aid training would also be beneficial to the role. You will be working as part of a friendly and supportive team and a degree of flexibility may be required as the role may change throughout the year, depending on the needs of the pupils. You will be responsible to the Midday Coordinator and Headteacher.

The opportunity

• A fulfilling and rewarding role where you will be making a difference!
• Working as part of a great team!
• Part-time, term-time only position - fits around other commitments
• Possesses outstanding communication skills and can work well in a team
• Experience of working with children in a school or similar setting
• Understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues

Downham Feoffees Primary Academy is part of the Meridian family of academies and is a busy village primary school very close to Ely where you will quickly feel our friendly and positive ethos. We enjoy working closely with our partner school in the Trust, the Lantern Community Primary School which is also located in Ely. Downham Feoffees Primary Academy is proud of the part it plays within our local community and values the hard work and support provided by parents/carers and their families, plus the Friends of Downham Feoffees (FODA) and our Academy Council.

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

1. Salary: £2,766 (Actual Salary per year) Meridian Trust Support Staff - Grade 3 Point 2 (based on 5 hours per week)
2. Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing including online GP service through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher's pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays