Midday Supervisor

Sycamore Academy; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

First aid training

DBS checks provided

Job summary

Sycamore Academy, Nottingham, is seeking a caring Midday Supervisor to support pupils during lunchtime, ensuring a safe, happy environment in the dining hall and on the playground.

You will supervise, promote positive behaviour, help pupils with social skills, and assist with minor first aid (training provided). A DBS check is required and essential for this role.

Qualifications

• GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent.
• Ability to work with children and support lunchtime routines.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children in dining hall, playground and around site at lunchtime.
• Encourage positive behaviour and social interaction.
• Promote school values and safeguard pupils.
• Assist with minor first aid (training provided).
• Ensure lunchtime runs smoothly and safely.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Initiative

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

GCSEs including Maths and English

Job description

Your Role

Sycamore Academy, part of L.E.A.D. Academy Trust, is seeking a caring and reliable Midday Supervisor to join our friendly team. This role is vital in supporting our pupils during the lunchtime period, ensuring a safe, happy, and inclusive environment both in the dining hall and on the playground.

Key responsibilities:

1. Supervising children in the dining hall, playground, and around the school site during lunchtime
2. Encouraging positive behaviour and play, helping pupils to develop social skills
3. Promoting the school's values and safeguarding the welfare of all pupils
4. Assisting with minor first aid (training provided)
5. Ensuring the lunchtime period runs smoothly and safely

We are looking for someone who:

1. Enjoys working with children and is approachable, patient, and kind
2. Has good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
3. Is reliable, punctual, and committed to supporting the school community
4. Will promote inclusion and respect across all groups of pupils

In return, we offer:

1. A welcoming and supportive staff team
2. Training and development opportunities, including safeguarding and first aid
3. The chance to make a real difference to children's day-to-day school experience

Sycamore Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Qualifications

5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent

desirable

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

• A level of numeracy and literacy sufficient to carry out the duties of the post essential
• Able to use own initiative essential
• Able to work as part of a team and contribute towards its success essential
• Able to prioritise own workload and work to deadlines essential
• Able to exercise confidentiality when necessary essential

Experience

Experience of working with children essential

Personal Attributes

• Have good interpersonal skills to communicate with children essential
• Have a positive attitude to personal development and training essential
• Be able to work in ways that promote equality of opportunity, participation, diversity and responsibility essential

Safeguarding Information

L.E.A.D Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

L.E.A.D Academy Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.