Midday Supervisor at Chantry Academy

Chantry Academy; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Chantry Academy in Ipswich is seeking a Midday Supervisor to help create a safe, inclusive, and purposeful lunch environment. You will support positive behaviour, promote pupil wellbeing, and respond calmly to day-to-day lunchtime incidents, working closely with colleagues.

The role focuses on supervising pupils during lunch and breaks, monitoring welfare, and assisting with practical lunchtime needs while maintaining a safe, orderly setting for all.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising pupils during lunch/break times.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during lunch and break times, promoting positive behaviour and a safe environment.
• Monitor pupils' welfare and safeguarding, responding to incidents as needed.
• Support pupils with lunchtime needs and help resolve minor disputes.
• Oversee playground and dining areas, including setting up and clearing equipment.
• Communicate effectively with pupils and staff and report incidents promptly.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Communication

Job description

About this Role

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.
• Gain access to our VivUp employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and 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: K[email protected]

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.

The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date.

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.