Midday Supervisor

Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School; Heywood; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension scheme

Job summary

Our Lady & St Paul’s RC Primary School in Heywood invites applications for a friendly Mid-Day Supervisor. The role focuses on supervising lunchtime, promoting safe and positive play, and supporting children’s wellbeing in a Catholic primary setting.

The successful candidate will join a caring team, work 7.5 hours per week on a permanent basis, and receive a pro-rata, Grade 1 SCP 3 salary. Start date ASAP with a closing date of Sunday 1st November.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills across staff, pupils and families.
• Reliable and caring with a positive, proactive approach.
• Able to work as part of a team and use initiative when needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise lunchtime to create a safe, inclusive environment.
• Promote positive behaviour and social interaction among children.
• Ensure children's safety and wellbeing during lunch periods.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support the wider life of the school.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Caring and reliable

Job description

Post Title: Mid-Day Supervisor

Responsible to: Headteacher

Location: Our Lady & St Paul’s RC Primary School

Salary: Grade 1 SCP 3 Actual Salary £4,389 (£25,614 FTE)

Term of Contract: Permanent

Hours per week: 7.5 hrs per week

Start date: ASAP

Closing date: Sunday 1st November

Our Lady & St Paul’s RC Primary School are currently seeking a mid-day supervisor. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.

Our Mission

At Our Lady & St Paul’s, we love, we learn, we follow Christ.

We work and play, we do our best, we achieve with God to guide each quest. We care, we share, we laugh, we belong, in His love and friendship, we grow strong. We shine, we pray, we grow and thrive, with Jesus’ love helping us come alive.

Our Values - One of Hope

Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.

One of Courage

As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.

One of Innovation

St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.

Purpose of the role:

We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring, and reliable Mid-Day Supervisor to join our friendly and dedicated team. The successful candidate will help create a safe, happy, and inclusive environment where children can enjoy their lunchtime, build positive friendships, and return to class ready to learn. As an important member of our school community, you will support children during lunchtime by promoting positive behaviour, encouraging active and purposeful play, and always ensuring their safety and wellbeing. You will work closely with colleagues to provide high-quality care and supervision, contributing positively to the wider life of the school. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with children, values teamwork, communicates positively, and is committed to helping make lunchtimes a fun, safe, and enjoyable experience for every child.

We are seeking an individual who:

• Is enthusiastic, caring, and enjoys working with children, helping to create a safe, happy, and welcoming lunchtime environment where everyone feels included.
• Has a genuine passion for supporting children's wellbeing and understands the importance of positive play, social interaction, and encouraging good behaviour during lunchtime.
• Is reliable, positive, and enjoys working as part of a team, while also using their own initiative when needed.
• Has excellent communication skills and can build warm, positive relationships with children, colleagues, and families.
• Can encourage children to play safely, resolve minor disagreements calmly, and promote kindness, respect, and good manners.
• Is committed to providing high-quality care and supervision, ensuring children's safety and helping every child feel valued, supported, and able to enjoy their lunchtime.
• Is keen to learn, share ideas, and contribute to making lunchtime a positive, enjoyable, and rewarding experience for every child.

We can offer:

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
• Generous Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)

The Trust is committed to welcoming individuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, sexual orientation or marital status or whether you are pregnant or on parental leave or from a socio-economic background. We welcome applicants from all communities and from people that identify with those characteristics.

Commitment to Safeguarding:

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies. An online search will be performed on all shortlisted applicants in accordance with the Trust’s safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of cautions and convictions.

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