Midday Supervisor

The Federation of Hackbridge Primary School and Spencer Nursery School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused educational institution in Greater London is seeking a Midday Supervisor to support children during lunchtimes. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, flexible, and committed to promoting children's welfare. This role offers a part-time position at 5 hours a week, term-time only, without additional hours. Excellent teamwork and an understanding of children's needs are essential. Opportunities for personal development are part of a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Strong supportive leadership team

Excellent CPD opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Focus on staff well-being

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with young children.
• Ability to show flexibility and work as part of a team.
• Willingness to undertake training.

Responsibilities

• Support children during lunchtimes under direction.
• Work Monday to Friday on fixed shifts.
• Be flexible in working across different school sites.

Skills

Experience working with young children

Teamwork

Flexibility

Good sense of humour

Initiative

Job description

Midday Supervisor - to start as soon as possible

If successful, you may be required to work at either site. Shifts may change dependent upon the needs of the school.

5 hours per week term time only. There will be no opportunity for additional hours.

Start Date: as soon as possible.

Grade 1C3, points 2-6 (£28,221 - £29,856 FTE), (£3,284-£3,475 actual salary)

The opportunity

Our School is changing and growing. Already successful and at the heart of the community we want to step up a gear and raise standards even further whilst meeting the needs of every child.

We put our pupils at the forefront of all we do and need someone who shares our passion. We enable all children to make the best progress they can.

We are seeking to recruit a positive, enthusiastic Midday Supervisor with a commitment to our ethos, vision and values. This role is to support children during lunchtimes under the direction of the Senior Midday Supervisors.

The successful candidate will be flexible, hardworking, show initiative, have a good sense of humour, work well as part of a team and be willing to undertake training. Experience of working with young children is necessary.

If you think this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday

Shift patterns include

• 11:45am-12:45pm
• 12:15pm-1:15pm
• 12:25pm-1:25pm
• 12:30pm-1:30pm

Please note there will not be any opportunity to work additional hours in this role.

The successful candidate may be required to work at either site.

About Hackbridge Primary School

Located close to Hackbridge Station, our school has been at the heart of our community for over 100 years.

We have been in the process of expanding to 4 forms of entry on a split site since 2019. In addition, we are federated with Spencer Nursery School, who provide childcare and education from birth to 4 years, meaning across our federation we provide education from 0-11 years.

The primary school is based across two sites; Hackbridge Corner and London Road. The sites are within short walking distance of each other and staff work collaboratively across all sites.

Please see our website to have a look at our virtual tours and other school information. We also have Instagram and Twitter pages - @hackbridgerocks.

Why Work at Hackbridge Primary School?

• Opportunity to be part of a growing school
• Chance to work in a diverse, inclusive and fast growing community
• Excellent transport links nearby
• Wide range of facilities across our sites
• A strong and supportive Senior Leadership Team
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• Focus on staff well-being and access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Local Government Pension Scheme

Important Information

• All applicants must address each point of the person specification (available to download below) sequentially within the Supporting Statement. Applications where this has not been completed will not be considered.
• Applicants must be able to attend interview in person to complete all interview tasks.
• Please be aware this role can only be worked in the UK from the location provided and not from overseas.
• We welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
• In line with KCSIE guidelines, we will use internet searches to perform pre-employment checks on candidates as part of the recruitment process.
• Previous applicants need not apply.
• This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1974, 2013 and 2020. All employees of the Federation are deemed to be in Regulated activity with children and as such all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and other checks as appropriate.
• We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response, therefore we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

Safeguarding Statement

The Federation of Hackbridge Primary School and Spencer Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check, additional safeguarding checks, references, medical clearance and right to work in the UK.