Lunchtime Supervisor
Walkley Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 2RZ5 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
23 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Monday to Friday 7.5 hours a week (1.5 hours per day)
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £4,018.71
Pay scale
- Grade 1
What skills and experience we're looking for
Main purpose
A midday supervisor will be part of a team that is responsible for supervising pupils and the school’s premises during the midday break to ensure that the break runs effectively and that the safety and welfare of pupils is maintained.
Duties and responsibilities
Supervision
Supervise pupils in in the lunch area, playground and classrooms (for wet play)
Encourage pupils to eat their lunch and monitor those who don’t, reporting any concerns to the class teacher
Monitor pupils that aren’t engaging in play and feed back any concerns to class teachers
Play
Organise play activities to encourage pupils to play and make use of play equipment
Offer educational instruction where needed to help pupils to share play equipment
Help to resolve issues between pupils during play activities
Organisation
Set up and put away the resources and apparatus for the area/zone you are working in during the supervisory period.
Set up and put away the tables, chairs and other equipment needed for eating in the lunch area
Manage pupils’ entrance and exit from the lunch area in an orderly manner
Clean up food and water spillages
Health and safety
Observe pupils and the environment and take action to minimise any identified health and safety risks
Deliver first aid to respond to minor incidents and refer any major incidents to a qualified first aider
Record details of incidents in line with the school’s reporting procedures
Be aware of and support pupils with medical/dietary needs
Promote the school’s policy around healthy eating to pupils
Feed back concerns relating to pupils’ health and safety to a senior member of staff
Behaviour
Report any incidents of serious misbehaviour to the relevant staff member, in line with the school’s behaviour policy
Take necessary action to minimise disruption and harm to pupils, in line with the school’s behaviour policy
Make sure children tidy up after themselves in the lunch area and when using play resources/equipment
Follow any directions from class teachers on supporting specific pupils with challenging behaviour
Safeguarding
Make sure pupils remain on the school premises during the midday break
Look out for any unidentified visitors approaching the school and follow the school’s procedures for approaching/reporting individuals
Other areas of responsibility
Read and follow the relevant school policies
Undertake training required to develop in the role
Please note: this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that a midday supervisor will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role.
What the school offers its staff
- Enthusiastic, confident and courteous children, keen to do well, who work and play together across the year groups.
- A strong and experienced staff team who are committed to the school and its creative ethos.
- A talented, highly motivated and dedicated leadership team.
- The support and challenge of an active and committed governing body who will encourage your professional development.
- A school with strong community ties.
Commitment to safeguarding
Walkley Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to disclose any cautions or convictions prior to interview.The amendments to the ROA Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are therefore not subject to disclosure to employers. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to enquiries@walkley.sheffield.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Walkley Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 412 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Walkley Primary School website
- Email address
- enquiries@walkley.sheffield.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0114 2340550
'Enjoyment, Achievement and Learing for life....'
Walkley Primary is a two-form entry school with a wonderful caring culture and an excellent reputation within the diverse local community. Ambitious, bespoke and creative teaching and learning inspires, challenges and empowers pupils to reach their full potential. We are now based in our newly built premises with excellent, purpose-built resources. We have a discovery zone for research; a creative zone for art, DT and science; and a dance and music studio with a greenscreen in which we promote performing arts. We also have outstanding outdoor resources, such as a forest school area and a wealth of outdoor space with the scope to develop into sports facilities.
For more information about the school, visit ww.walkley.sheffield.sch.uk
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