Professional Services (In-School Support)

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pensions

Vivup retail discounts

Cycle-to-work schemes

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Windsor Academy Trust is seeking a proactive Lunchtime Supervisor to join our academy team. Working under the direction of Senior Leaders, you will supervise and support students during the lunchtime period, ensuring safety, welfare and orderly conduct.

The role requires strong organizational and collaborative skills and a commitment to safeguarding. You will help maintain a positive, healthy school environment and support colleagues in lunchtime operations.

Qualifications

• Possesses strong operational, administrative, or technical expertise relevant to the school environment.
• Thrives in an agile team and is always looking for ways to improve school systems and efficiencies.
• Deeply understands that every role, whether in an office or a classroom, plays a vital part in unlocking student potential.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe supervision and welfare support for students during lunchtime under the direction of Senior Leaders.
• Work as part of a team to ensure lunch activities run smoothly and safely, in line with Windsor Academy Trust values.

Job description

About Our School and Windsor Academy Trust

Welcome to our dedicated school team. We are a dynamic and inclusive community of professionals who play a crucial role in the daily success of our educational environment. Our staff are deeply committed to providing the operational excellence required to support our teachers and students, ensuring our school is a safe, welcoming, and highly effective place to learn and work. (Please feel free to add any specific details about your school's culture or community here).

We are incredibly proud to be part of the Windsor Academy Trust family. Working within the Trust means you benefit from shared expertise, wider opportunities, and a powerful network of support. This collective power allows us to focus relentlessly on our shared moral purpose: unlocking the academic and personal potential of every child, while ensuring our staff thrive.

About the Role

The Lunchtime Supervisor, operating under the direction and instruction of Senior Leaders, will work as an integral part of a team to provide for the safe supervision and welfare needs of students during the lunchtime period at the academy. The post holder will ensure all activities are carried out in line with the overarching vision and values of Windsor Academy Trust (WAT), promoting a positive, healthy, and safe environment for all students.

About You We are looking for a highly organised and collaborative professional who:

• Possesses strong operational, administrative, or technical expertise relevant to the school environment.




• Thrives in an agile team and is always looking for ways to improve school systems and efficiencies.




• Deeply understands that every role, whether in an office or a classroom, plays a vital part in unlocking student potential.

What We Offer You

We want you to love coming to work. Here is how we support, develop, and look after you from the moment you join us:

A Supportive Family & True Collaboration

You are never working in a silo at Windsor Academy Trust. We are a team that co-creates, supports one another, and ensures every single voice is heard.

• A Warm Welcome: From Day One, you will be welcomed into an inclusive team and paired with a mentor through our 90-day Buddy Programme.




• Valued Co-Professionals: We recognise our operational, finance, HR, IT, and estates colleagues as the essential engine driving our shared educational mission.




• Cross-Trust Networks: Connect with a brilliant network of professional services specialists across our family of schools to share best practices and solve challenges together.

Space to Breathe and Thrive

We are serious about protecting your wellbeing and ensuring a healthy work-life balance.

• Flexible Approaches: Benefit from clear working hours and flexible working opportunities where applicable.




• Exceptional Benefits: Enjoy a highly competitive package including generous pensions, Vivup retail discounts, and cycle-to-work schemes.




• Your Wellbeing First: Access a comprehensive support package, including a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and healthcare benefits.

A Bespoke Pathway for Your Career

We are committed to helping you reach your full potential, offering clear avenues for professional development.

• The Talent Institute: We invest heavily in our support staff, providing the paid training and mentorship you need to advance.




• Tailored to You: Whether you want to master your specific discipline, access funded professional body memberships, or step into operational leadership, we build a bespoke learning pathway just for you.

Safeguarding & DBS Requirements

Because the safety of our students is our absolute priority, please note that this role is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, alongside other standard pre-employment safeguarding checks. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer dedicated to safer recruitment.

If you want to work in a school trust that values your mind, protects your time, and invests in your future, we would love to hear from you.