Midday Supervisor

Grade: Grade 1, £25,784 per annum, pro rata Approximately £5,499 per annum (0.21326 FTE)

Please note: This role is part time working 10 hours per week

About us and the role

Avanti Grange Secondary School is seeking a committed and caring Midday Supervisor to help ensure the safety, wellbeing and positive conduct of our students during lunchtime. The successful candidate will play an important role in creating a safe, welcoming and positive environment where students can enjoy their lunch, socialise with their peers and participate in purposeful activities.

You will provide effective supervision across the school site, promote respectful and co-operative behaviour, and encourage students to make positive choices in line with the school’s expectations and policies. This role also involves responding appropriately to any health, safety or safeguarding concerns and ensuring that relevant information is shared with the appropriate member of staff.

We are looking for someone who is vigilant, approachable and confident in communicating with young people, with the ability to remain calm and professional in a range of situations. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working with students and is committed to supporting their welfare and helping to create a positive and enjoyable lunchtime experience.

School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time.

What will you do?

• Supervise students throughout the lunchtime period, ensuring their health, safety and welfare at all times across the dining room, playground and during wet lunchtimes.
• Promote positive, purposeful and co-operative behaviour in line with the school’s behaviour policy, encouraging students to engage appropriately throughout lunchtime.
• Respond promptly to accidents, injuries, illness, spillages and other health and safety concerns, following school policies and procedures and informing the appropriate member of staff.
• Support the safeguarding of children and young people by following child protection procedures, remaining vigilant and reporting any concerns, including the presence of unauthorised individuals on site.
• Communicate relevant information about students’ behaviour, wellbeing and safety to the appropriate staff member, recognising and reinforcing positive behaviour as well as addressing concerns

What are we looking for?

• Ability to work as part of a team, form good relationships with other colleagues to ensure effective lunchtime supervision
• Ability to form good relationships with children
• To be able to take charge of groups of children setting and maintaining acceptable behavioural standards
• To be able to ensure the health and safety of all pupils at all times and following process for reporting incidents
• Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students

Please view the full Job Description for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteria required for this role.