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inploi; Ramsbottom; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s is seeking a Lunchtime Organiser (Midday Supervisor) to join our Trust at a time of transition and growth. The role focuses on supervising pupils during lunch, managing dining arrangements and hygiene, and providing basic First Aid as needed.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Senior Lunchtime Organiser and teachers to support welfare and discipline, while upholding confidentiality and safeguarding standards within our Catholic school community.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with and/or caring for children within an educational setting.
• The ability to work as part of a team.
• The ability to provide support with the medical care of pupils.
• A willingness to undertake relevant training.
• A flexible and dedicated approach to work and who will support the ethos of the school.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the mid-day break to ensure safety and welfare of pupils.
• Oversee dining arrangements and maintain dining area hygiene.
• Attend to minor First Aid needs of children in line with school policy.
• Liaise with the Senior Lunchtime Organiser and class teachers on pupil welfare and discipline.
• Respect the confidentiality of sensitive information from pupils and staff.

Skills

Experience with children

Teamwork

First aid support

Willingness to training

Flexible approach

Job description

St. Joseph’s are currently seeking a Lunchtime Organiser (Midday Supervisor). This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.

The main duties of the role are:

• To undertake the supervision, security, welfare and good conduct of children during the mid-day break.
• To oversee the dining arrangements, including the hygiene of pupils and the dining area.
• To attend to minor First Aid needs of children in accordance with school policy.
• To liaise closely with the Senior Lunchtime Organiser and class teachers on the welfare and discipline of pupils.
• To respect the confidentiality of sensitive information from pupils and staff.

Our Mission

Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.

Our Values - One of Hope

Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.

One of Courage

As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.

One of Innovation

St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.

We are seeking an individual who has:

• Experience of working with and/or caring for children within an educational setting
• The ability to work as part of a team
• The ability to provide support with the medical care of pupils
• A willingness to undertake relevant training
• A flexible and dedicated approach to work and who will support the ethos of the school

For further details, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

We can offer:

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
• Generous Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)

The Trust is committed to welcoming individuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, sexual orientation or marital status or whether you are pregnant or on parental leave or from a socio-economic background. We welcome applicants from all communities and from people that identify with those characteristics.

Commitment to Safeguarding:

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies. An online search will be performed on all shortlisted applicants in accordance with the Trust’s safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of cautions and convictions.