Midday Supervisor

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

Job summary

Coast and Vale Learning Trust is seeking a lunchtime supervisor to support pupils during the school lunch period. You will help manage the dining hall, promote good manners and healthy relationships, and ensure a calm, caring environment.

Working under senior staff, you will supervise pupils, assist with routines, monitor behaviour, and help maintain a clean and safe dining area, contributing to a positive lunchtime experience for every pupil.

Qualifications

• Engaging with a genuine passion for working with children.
• Highly motivated with a proactive attitude to support lunchtime operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils in the dining hall and other designated areas, ensuring their safety and well‑being at all times.
• Assist pupils with routines such as lining up, collecting meals, clearing away, and transitioning calmly between lunch and lessons.
• Promote healthy eating habits and good table manners, offering guidance and encouragement where needed.
• Monitor pupil behaviour, responding appropriately to incidents and reporting concerns to senior staff in line with school procedures.
• Help maintain a clean, tidy, and safe environment by supporting with clearing tables, managing equipment, and ensuring play areas remain orderly.
• Provide care and support for pupils who may need additional help, including those feeling unwell, upset, or struggling socially.

Skills

Engaging

Motivated

Job description

About this Role

Working Hours: 7.5 hours per week
Working Pattern: Mon - Friday 11:30 - 13:00

KEY PURPOSE

To support the safety, well‑being, and positive behaviour of pupils during the lunchtime period, ensuring a calm, caring, and structured environment. Working under the direction of senior staff and in line with school policies, you will help manage the dining hall, promote good manners and healthy relationships, and contribute to the overall welfare and enjoyment of the children.

MAIN ACTIVITIES

You will be expected to:

• Supervise pupils in the dining hall and other designated areas, ensuring their safety and well‑being at all times.
• Assist pupils with routines such as lining up, collecting meals, clearing away, and transitioning calmly between lunch and lessons.
• Promote healthy eating habits and good table manners, offering guidance and encouragement where needed.
• Monitor pupil behaviour, responding appropriately to incidents and reporting concerns to senior staff in line with school procedures.
• Help maintain a clean, tidy, and safe environment by supporting with clearing tables, managing equipment, and ensuring play areas remain orderly.
• Provide care and support for pupils who may need additional help, including those feeling unwell, upset, or struggling socially.

ARE YOU:

• Engaging, with a genuine passion for working with children and the ability to create a safe, nurturing, and joyful lunchtime experience?
• Highly motivated, bringing a positive, enthusiastic, and proactive attitude that helps lunchtime run smoothly and supports a happy school culture?

WHAT WE CAN OFFER:

• The chance to become an integral part of a warm, friendly, and hard-working team.
• A shared commitment to our school vision, ‘Aim Ever Higher’, where every member of staff plays a vital role in making a difference.
• A supportive leadership team dedicated to fostering your development and success.
• A comprehensive CPD package, alongside an employee benefit scheme that includes a special day off to celebrate your birthday!

At Leigh, we offer a stimulating and fulfilling career experience, where you'll encounter challenges that drive personal and professional growth. Joining our team means engaging with like‑minded colleagues who share your passion for education and dedication to student success. As part of our community, you'll have access to a wealth of opportunities for ongoing professional development, ensuring you flourish in your role and continue to make a positive impact in the lives of our students.