Lead Midday Supervisor

Hurst Park Primary Academy, West Molesey, Surrey, KT8 1QS

26 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
31 January 2025 at 9am
Date listed
30 December 2024

Job details

Job role: Other support roles
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time: 10 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract type: Permanent
Actual salary: Actual starting salary £5,485
Pay scale: Surrey pay scale PS3

What skills and experience we're looking for

LEO Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, Lead Midday Supervisor to lead a team to supervise the children during the lunch period. Applicants should be able to supervise the organisation of activities at lunchtime which engage the children and are enjoyable.

You will:

Hold an appropriate NVQ3 qualification or equivalent (essential)*
Have experience of working with children (essential)
Have a knowledge of playground games and suitable activities for children during wet playtimes
Hold a current first aid qualification
Hold a current food hygiene qualification

Qualities and Attributes

The qualities and skills to lead a team of midday supervisors under the direction of the Principal
The ability to adhere to and promote the school’s behaviour policy and to ensure staff are following procedures
To be able to model an assertive and respectful way in talking and dealing with children
Able to give advice to the rest of the team for dealing with minor incidents, and to report any more serious incidents to the Principal/ Executive Principal immediately.
To have the ability to use your initiative but seek advice and help when required
To have a caring nature
To have the skills to listen to a child, be non-judgemental whilst also being firm and fair.
To be able to communicate effectively and have good listening skills
To be competent in the use of ICT and be able to carry out administrative tasks effectively

What the school offers its staff

LEO Academy Trust champions continuous professional development and delivers a programme of in house CPD. We also work with a range of partners to offer accessible training for all staff.

We believe in the importance of succession planning, and that we are well placed to support you in your next challenge. We offer opportunities to work across different academies within the Trust, and a commitment to promotion opportunities, encouraging ‘home grown’ talent.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.