Midday Supervisor

Outwood Academy Ormesby; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Outwood Academy Ormesby is seeking a dedicated Midday Supervisor to help safeguard pupils during lunch breaks. You will supervise dining hall areas, model good conduct, and support a safe, orderly environment across the site.

The role emphasizes proactive behaviour management, clear communication, teamwork, and rapid decision-making to prevent injuries and maintain welfare. A DBS check is required, and there is an opportunity to undertake relevant qualifications and training.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, teamwork and caring approach.
• DBS check is mandatory.
• Willingness to obtain additional qualifications and training.

Responsibilities

• Supervise dining hall and lunchtime areas to ensure safety.
• Uphold behaviour standards and model professional conduct.
• Intervene using positive behaviour strategies and refer incidents when needed.
• Keep dining areas clean and free of slip hazards; clear tables and tidy equipment.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and the Principal as required.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Caring nature

Decision making

Job description

Are you passionate about creating a safe and positive environment for students during their lunch break? Join us as a Midday Supervisor, where you will be instrumental in ensuring the well-being, health, and safety of students throughout the lunchtime period. This role requires a proactive approach to maintaining acceptable standards of behaviour and building positive relationships within the academy setting.

You will be responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of students during the lunchtime period across the site, including supervision in the dining hall and other designated areas. This involves actively upholding acceptable behaviour standards by modelling outstanding conduct, manners, speech, and appearance at all times.

You will intervene in behavioural issues using positive behaviour management strategies to bring about improvement. Furthermore, you will assist in managing the dining environment, ensuring it is kept clean and clear from slip hazards by helping with tasks like clearing tables and tidying equipment.

The successful candidate should possess strong communication, teamwork, and caring skills. It is essential to demonstrate the ability to make quick decisions regarding when to intervene to prevent children from injuring themselves or others, or when to refer cases of unruly behaviour to the Principal.

Desirable qualities include knowledge of basic hygiene procedures and appropriate knowledge of First Aid. A willingness to obtain and/or enhance qualifications and training is required. A satisfactory DBS check is mandatory.