Midday Supervisor (FOS104BC)

Fossebrook Primary School; Leicester Forest East; 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

Fossebrook Primary School in Leicester Forest East is seeking a dedicated Lunchtime Supervisor. You will support lunchtime staff, supervise pupils during lunch, and help maintain a safe, engaging environment that promotes pupils’ learning and social skills.

The role is part-time (5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year) with a permanent contract. Working pattern is Monday to Friday, 12:00–13:00, term-time plus INSET days. A proactive, flexible approach and good teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children.
• Empathy with and 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, school behaviour policy.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during lunch and manage queues.
• Assist with clearing away eating areas and mop spills.
• Supervise pupils after lunch inside or outside, ensuring health, safety and security.
• Maintain good order and discipline and address incidents as appropriate.

Skills

Experience with children

Empathy with children

Assertive when necessary

Health & safety procedures

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Midday Supervisor

Fossebrook 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: Permanent

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

About the Role

Fossebrook 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 Fossebrook Primary School?

Fossebrook is a brand-new school in Leicester Forest East. The school has grown year on year as we welcomed new children into EYFS. We now have year groups EYFS through to Y6 and the school is built to cater for 210 pupils.

We greatly value parents and families as key to children’s success in education and are particularly keen to involve you in your child’s learning, by letting parents know what is happening in class, and supporting you to be able to help your child.

Our ethos is firmly rooted in our belief in providing the best opportunities for all of our pupils and Fossebrook is:

• A place of discovery and wonder, full of happy, inquisitive children, who love learning and who are determined to do their best and try new things.

• A place where we pursue high academic standards but also provide a well-balanced education, where children are given an opportunity to discover talents across the whole curriculum including in technology, The Arts, PE & Sport.

• A place where aspiration is key: every child will be encouraged and given their chance to shine regardless of ability or circumstances. Mistakes are welcomed as opportunities for new learning and understanding.

• A place where learning is for all: our parents and community are welcome as our key learning partners in enabling children and families to flourish.

Our Achievements to date

• Rated Ofsted ‘Good’ September 2023

• Trust Quality Assurance Visit in June 2023 - Good in most areas

• 360 Safe online safety award 2022 to 2025

• Microsoft Showcase School 2023/2024

• Part of the HBSSPAN Sports Collaborative

• Saturday Clubs for the Trust - Esports, Music and Dance

“Pupils are confident and happy in the school because they know that they are valued and cared for well. Pupils who spoke with inspectors said that they feel safe in the school. They appreciate the ways in which their teachers have made it easy for them to share their worries or concerns.”- 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

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification to support your application.

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

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