Midday Supervisor

Diverse Academies Trust; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

CPD opportunities

Eyecare vouchers

Staff discounts

Job summary

Walton Academy in Grantham is seeking a dedicated Midday Supervisor to help create a safe, welcoming lunch-time environment for students aged 11–18. You will set up dining areas, supervise in the dining hall and outdoor spaces, and support cleanliness.

Join a supportive team within Diverse Academies Trust and play a key role in safeguarding and wellbeing during lunch breaks; term-time only, 12.50pm–2.00pm, 5 hours 50 minutes per day.

Qualifications

• Be able to work as part of a team and independently.
• Build positive relationships with young people.
• Interact calmly, patiently and firmly when needed.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff and parents.
• Commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Set up dining areas and maintain orderly mealtime.
• Supervise lunchtime in dining hall and outdoor areas.
• Assist with cleaning and resetting dining spaces after lunch.
• Support overall pupil wellbeing during lunch breaks.

Skills

Teamwork

Student interaction

Communication

Calm under pressure

Boundaries

Safeguarding awareness

Patience

Confidentiality

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting young people and ensuring they have a positive and safe experience during lunch times at School? Walton Academy is looking for a dedicated Midday Supervisor to join our vibrant school community. In this role, you'll play a key part in creating a welcoming environment for students aged 11-18 during their lunch break. Your responsibilities will include:

• Setting up the dining areas, including arranging tables and chairs, to ensure a smooth and enjoyable mealtime for students.
• Providing supervision during lunch, both in the dining hall and in outdoor unstructured areas, ensuring students' safety and well-being.
• Supporting the cleanliness of the dining areas, including clearing tables, collecting rubbish, and maintaining a tidy environment.
• Helping to clean and reset the dining spaces after lunch to prepare for the rest of the school day.
We offer you the chance to be part of a dynamic and supportive team, and we warmly invite you to visit us to meet our staff and experience the positive, engaging environment we pride ourselves on. Come see how you can make a real difference in our school community! Working Hours: 5 hours 50 minutes term time only - 12.50pm - 2pm daily Why join Walton Academy? We are a large secondary academy for students aged 11-18 years based in Grantham with over 800 students. In our latest Ofsted inspection, we were rated 'good' overall with praise of 'Pupils enjoy coming to school and value the education they receive. They benefit from the dedication of staff and leaders. Pupils know that their teachers want them to do well and they feel well supported.'


• Be able to work constructively as part of a team and as an individual
• Be able to forge positive relationships with young people
• Have an ability to interact with young people in a calm, patient yet firm manner is essential
• Have the ability to communicate effectively
• Have an ability to work to predetermined instructions
• Have an understanding of issues of confidentiality
• Be patient and approachable
• Have a commitment to the safeguarding of children
Desirable:
• Experience of working with young people
  
  Diverse Academies is a multi-academy trust with a vision to inspire, to raise aspirations and to create brighter tomorrows. Across primary, secondary and special settings, we share a common mission to nurture curiosity, develop wellbeing and empower children and young people to go beyond their aspirations. Together, we believe we can make a difference in our diverse communities, and in the lives of those who learn with us and work with us.
  
  At Diverse Academies, you'll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.
In return you will benefit from:
• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 16.6%.
• Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities covering technical, leadership and coaching skills via the trust's Diverse Association for Professional Learning.
• Full support and induction.
• A strong and caring ethos among staff and students.
• Networking opportunities across Diverse Academies
• Salary sacrifice opportunities such as car, cycle and technology schemes.
• Staff discounts and offers on gym membership, holidays, days out, cinema tickets, restaurants and top online shopping sites including instant voucher codes.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - emotional, financial and legal support to both you and your family by a team of qualified professionals.
• Health and Wellbeing delivered through our occupational health provider, eyecare vouchers for a free eye test and contribution towards glasses for display screen equipment users.