Midday Supervisor (FAR135BC)

Farndon Fields Primary School; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Cycle-to-work scheme

Gym discounts

Eyecare vouchers

Dental support

Retail discounts

Annual incremental pay increases

Job summary

Farndon Fields Primary School is hiring a Midday Supervisor to join the lunchtime team. The role involves supervising pupils during lunch and after lunch, ensuring safety and orderly conduct within the eating area and play spaces.

Part-time hours cover 12:00–13:00, 5 hours per week, during term time plus inset days. The post is a fixed-term contract ending 20 August 2027, with opportunities to contribute to a positive school environment and pupil development.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children.
• Empathy with and understanding of children in the relevant age range.
• Ability to be assertive when necessary.
• Ability to understand and follow health and safety procedures.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils in the eating area and manage queues.
• Support clearing away, tidying and mopping spills as required.
• Supervise pupils after lunch, inside or outside, ensuring health and safety and school behaviour policy.
• Maintain good order and discipline and address incidents appropriately.

Skills

Experience with children

Empathy for children

Assertive when needed

Health & safety procedures

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Midday Supervisor

Farndon Fields Primary School

Salary: Grade 4 Pay Point 5-6 (£25,629 - 25,824 per annum, approximate starting salary of £2,963.15 per annum)

Hours: Part-Time, 5 Hours per week, 39 Weeks per year (Term time only plus Inset days)

Contract Type: Fixed Term ending 20th August 2027

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 12:00pm to 13:00pm

About the Role

Farndon Fields Primary School Primary School have an exciting opportunity for a Lunchtime Supervisor to be a proactive integrated member of the school staff team, who will support the lunchtime staff to deliver high quality care during lunchtimes, creating an active educational environment which advances pupil’s learning and social skills. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and flexible Lunchtime Supervisor.

Why Choose Farndon Fields Primary School?

We are a successful, friendly school set in beautiful grounds on the edge of Market Harborough. Our school environment has been developed with two additional classrooms that were completed in February 2013 and an additional 7 new classrooms, a new hall and a refurbished administration area and school entrance completed in 2018. We have also installed a brand-new library thanks to funds raised by our own PTA and support from the local Market Harborough charity ‘Howard Watson Symington Memorial Charity’. We are a Microsoft Showcase school, sharing good practice through this global network.

Our Achievements to date

• Rated Ofsted ‘Good’ October 2023
• Microsoft Showcase School
• 360 Safe online safety award

“A high level of enthusiasm throughout the school community creates a very positive climate for learning.”- OFSTED

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils in the area in which they eat their lunch and manage queues accordingly.
• Assist and supervise the clearing away and tidying of the eating area and mop up spills when required.
• Supervise /engage pupils after lunch, either inside or outside of the school building, being especially vigilant as to the health, safety and security of the pupils within their care, and in accordance with the School Behaviour Policy.
• Ensure reasonable behaviour and safe conduct of pupils by maintaining good order and discipline, dealing as appropriate (including restraint) with all incidents of disorder ensuring that any disruption is minimised.

What We’re Looking For

Experience:

• Experience of working with children.

Skills & Knowledge:

• An empathy with and an understanding of children in the age range concerned
• Ability to be assertive when necessary.
• Ability to understand and follow relevant procedures, e.g. health and safety, child protection (including issues regarding restraint), school behaviour policy.
• Good interpersonal communication skills

Why Join Us?

Professional Growth & Support

• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Access to learning networks and visits to other organisations.
• Supportive leadership and a highly committed team.
• Highly committed and motivated Team.
• A role which has the opportunity to make a real difference whilst having fun.
• A established Central Services Team who support schools and wider colleagues.

Work-Life & Wellbeing Benefits

• Flexible working options.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Defined benefit pension scheme.
• Be an integral member of the team in a vibrant school.
• Create an outstanding learning environment for the success of all of our children.
• Play a significant part in continuing to develop our school.
• Be part of a wider community of Discovery Schools Trust.
• Free childcare.

Additional Perks

• Free parking.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Gym discounts.
• Eyecare vouchers.
• Dental support.
• Retail discounts.
• Annual incremental pay increases within the pay scale.

Equal Opportunities & Accessibility

We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.
Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age or sexual orientation. If you require assistance completing your application, please contact [e-mail] for support.

Depending on your role, occasional travel between Discovery locations may be required. A valid driving license and appropriate business insurance are necessary, and you will need to provide evidence of these documents

More about Discovery Schools Trust

Discovery Schools Trust is dedicated to improving learning and teaching by creating a culture that promotes excellence. The needs of all children are placed at the heart of all decision making regardless of the school they attend. Teaching and learning excellence are shared through learning networks, sharing of ideas and materials as well as leading practitioners between schools. Discovery has developed a school improvement system which focuses on improving outcomes for all children. It also places staff development, talent management and succession planning at the heart of achieving outstanding organisations.

Please note that interviews for this position may be made earlier than the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to submit their applications promptly. Early submission will not only ensure consideration for the position but also increase the likelihood of being invited for an interview. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to receiving your application.

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding our pupils; therefore, the successful applicant will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and references.

AI

While we acknowledge the advantages of AI in crafting personal statements for applications, we strongly encourage and expect applicants to personalise and tailor responses. Please note that the Trust may utilise AI checking solutions during the application review process and will be considered when shortlisting.