Midday Supervisor

Chantry Academy; Nacton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VivUp

Cycle to Work

Local government pension

Job summary

Chantry Academy in Ipswich is seeking a Midday Supervisor to help create a safe, inclusive lunchtime environment where pupils feel welcomed and ready to thrive. You will work closely with colleagues to support positive behaviour, pupil wellbeing and calm responses to day-to-day lunchtime situations.

The role emphasizes strong interpersonal skills, sound judgement, and a genuine commitment to helping young people, with a view to contributing to a positive school culture within the Active Learning

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and calm under pressure.
• Commitment to pupil wellbeing and inclusive environment.
• Ability to work with staff to manage breaktimes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during lunch and break times, promoting positive behaviour and maintaining a safe, orderly environment.
• Monitor pupils' welfare and safeguarding, responding appropriately to incidents or concerns.
• Support lunchtime needs and help resolve minor disagreements.
• Oversee playground and dining areas, including setting up, cleaning and storing equipment.
• Communicate effectively with pupils and staff, reporting incidents and sharing information.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Sound judgement

Pupil wellbeing

Job description

Helping every lunchtime feel safe, positive and purposeful.

We are looking for a Midday Supervisor to join the team at Chantry Academy, a Good secondary school at the heart of the Ipswich community. This role is about far more than supervision. It is an opportunity to help create an environment where pupils feel safe, included and ready to thrive. Working closely with colleagues, the successful candidate will support positive behaviour, promote pupil wellbeing and respond calmly to the day-to-day situations that arise during breaktimes. We are seeking someone with strong interpersonal skills, sound judgement and a genuine commitment to helping young people, who shares our belief that every interaction can make a difference.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during lunch and break times, promoting positive behaviour and maintaining a safe, orderly environment.
• Monitor pupils' welfare, safety and safeguarding, responding appropriately to incidents or concerns.
• Support children with practical lunchtime needs and help resolve minor disagreements.
• Oversee playground and dining areas, including setting up, cleaning and storing equipment where required.
• Communicate effectively with pupils and staff, reporting incidents and sharing relevant information.

Why Join Our Trust?

• Belong to a compassionate and inclusive trust that values you and the role you play.
• Join an experienced group of people that are fully dedicated to delivering the best for our children.
• VivUp employee benefit system
• Cycle to Work scheme
• local government pension scheme

Contact

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more info, please contact Karis Lambert, HR Manager, at: [e-mail]

All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.

To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 4 months’ probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act.