Midday Supervisor at Ferndown Middle School

Dorset Council; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 5,000 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused school in Ferndown is seeking a Midday Supervisor to support students during lunchtime. Responsibilities include supervising students, promoting good conduct, and ensuring their welfare. The ideal candidate will enjoy working with children and be reliable. This part-time role offers a competitive hourly wage and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Free access to Employee Assistance Programme

Eligibility for Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Enjoys working outside and with children.
• Able to contribute to a positive environment.
• Confident when dealing with students.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during lunchtime in designated areas.
• Manage minor behavioral issues and report incidents.
• Promote good conduct and welfare among students.

Skills

Teamwork

Caring attitude

Punctuality

Reliability

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a Midday Supervisor to join our friendly team to support the children during lunchtime.

Details

Pay range: Grade B SCP3, £12.85 per hour, £24,796 (fte). Actual salary: £5,565.

Hours: 10 hours per week, to be worked across Monday to Friday, 12.00 noon – 2.00 pm, 38 weeks per year, term time only.

Responsibilities

• Supervising students in designated areas, including playgrounds, and classrooms, always ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Serving as a positive role model, promoting good conduct and behaviour among students.
• Effectively managing minor behavioural issues and promptly reporting serious incidents to senior members of staff.
• Contributing to a positive and enjoyable lunchtime experience for all students.
• Upholding the aims, values, and policies of the school and working collaboratively as part of a team.
• Maintaining awareness of safeguarding and confidentiality protocols related to students, staff, and schoolwork. We strongly advise that you visit the school during lunchtime service to help you understand the role.

The ideal candidate

• likes working outside
• is able to work effectively as part of a team
• is caring and confident when dealing with students
• is punctual and reliable

What the School Offers

• A thriving, successful school
• A school committed to your continuing professional development
• The support and expertise of our experienced and established team
• Training will be provided as appropriate
• Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Application Process

Applications must be made on the school’s My New Term site.

Please ensure a full work history is completed including any gaps in employment and two referees are given. The school does not accept CVs in place of an application form. Incomplete application forms will not be shortlisted.

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Further Information

Safeguarding

The Southern Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate that they meet the essential elements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including an Enhanced DBS Check, Child Barred List check, satisfactory references and a health check. Where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

Online Search on Shortlisted Applicants

An online check will also be conducted on all shortlisted applicants. This check will form part of a safeguarding check, and the search will be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. A person not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if findings are relevant and of concern.

Right to Work

This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers. If disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The Ministry of Justice guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974.

Queries

If you have any queries on any aspect of the application process or need additional information, please contact Michele Shield on 01202 876556 or email [email protected]

Visits to the School

If you would like to visit the school, please contact the school office to arrange an appointment. To gain a greater understanding of our school values, curriculum offer and premises, please visit our school website.

About Us

Ferndown Middle School is part of the Southern Education Trust – a Trust which prides itself on putting children first always and puts its values of Respect, Independence, Creativity and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. It is the staff in our academies who make our schools vibrant places of learning and who do all they can to make sure our children become confident individuals, successful learners and responsible citizens. Our staff want to make a real difference to the lives of the children they work with and are learners themselves who relish professional development opportunities.

Working in a Southern Education Trust school, you will be working with other forward thinkers who see possibilities and are optimistic. You will have the support of like-minded colleagues and together we will ensure everyone has a great work life balance. Being part of the Southern Education Trust means there are a whole host of opportunities for you to develop and flourish. Ferndown Middle School is situated in Ferndown adjacent to Ferndown First and Ferndown Upper Schools. The school has up to 600 pupils, covering the age range 9 to 13 years old (year groups 5 to 8).