Midday Supervisor (FAR135BC) at Farndon Fields Primary School

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 in Market Harborough is seeking a part-time Midday Supervisor to supervise lunchtimes and support the lunchtime team in delivering high-quality care and an active learning environment for pupils.

The role requires experience with children, empathy, and the ability to follow health and safety procedures. The post is fixed-term until August 20, 2027, with Monday–Friday 12:00–13:00 during term time and inset days, 5 hours/week.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during lunch and manage queues.
• Assist with clearing away and tidying the eating area; mop spills.
• Supervise pupils after lunch inside or outside, ensuring safety.
• Maintain reasonable behaviour and discipline, with any necessary restraint.

Skills

Experience with children

Empathy for children

Assertive when necessary

Follow procedures (H&S, safeguarding)

Interpersonal communication

Job description

About this Role

Midday Supervisor

Farndon Fields Primary School

Salary: Grade4 Pay Point 5-6 (£25,629 - 25,824 per annum, approximate starting salaryof £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 queuesaccordingly.
• Assist and supervise the clearing away and tidying of the eating area and mop upspills when required.
• Supervise /engage pupils after lunch, either inside or outside of the schoolbuilding, being especially vigilant as to the health, safety and security of thepupils within their care, and in accordance with the School Behaviour Policy.
• Ensure reasonable behaviour and safe conduct of pupils by maintaining goodorder and discipline, dealing as appropriate (including restraint) with all incidentsof 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 ofchildren in the age range concerned
• Ability to be assertive when necessary.
• Ability to understand and follow relevantprocedures, e.g. health and safety, childprotection (including issues regardingrestraint), school behaviour policy.
• Good interpersonal communication skills

Please refer to the JobDescription and Person Specification to support your application.

Why Join Us?

Professional Growth & Support

• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Access to learning networks and visits to otherorganisations.
• Supportive leadership and a highly committed team.
• Highly committedand motivated Team.
• A role which hasthe opportunity to make a real difference whilst having fun.
• A establishedCentral Services Team who support schools and wider colleagues.

Work-Life & WellbeingBenefits

• Flexible working options.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Defined benefit pension scheme.
• Be an integralmember of the team in a vibrant school.
• Create anoutstanding learning environment for the success of all of our children.
• Play a significantpart in continuing to develop our school.
• Be part of a widercommunity 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 inour workforce. Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless ofgender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age or sexual orientation. If yourequire assistance completing your application, please contact [email protected] 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 SchoolsTrust

Discovery Schools Trust is dedicated to improving learningand teaching by creating a culture that promotes excellence. The needs of allchildren are placed at the heart of all decision making regardless of theschool they attend. Teaching and learning excellence are shared throughlearning networks, sharing of ideas and materials as well as leadingpractitioners between schools. Discovery has developed a school improvementsystem which focuses on improving outcomes for all children. It also placesstaff development, talent management and succession planning at the heart ofachieving outstanding organisations.

Please note that interviews for this position may be madeearlier than the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to submit their applicationspromptly. Early submission will not only ensure consideration for the positionbut also increase the likelihood of being invited for an interview. Weappreciate 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 Disclosureand Barring Service (DBS) and references.

AI

While we acknowledge the advantages of AI in craftingpersonal statements for applications, we strongly encourage and expectapplicants to personalise and tailor responses. Please note that the Trust mayutilise AI checking solutions during the application review process and will beconsidered when shortlisting.