Midday Supervisor

Histon and Impington Park Primary School, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 9AQ

5 days remaining to apply

Start date details
October - November 2024
Closing date
3 October 2024 at 9am
Date listed
16 September 2024

Job details

Job role: Other support roles
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: £3,182.00 - £3,235.00 Annually (Actual) £3182 - £3235 Actual Salary, Grade 3, Point 2 (Meridian Trust)

Midday Supervisor job summary

Vacancy for Midday Supervisors

Hours of work: Monday to Friday lunchtimes, 1.25 hours per day (term-time only)

Salary: £3182 - £3235 Actual Salary, Grade 3, Point 2 (Meridian Trust)

We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable Midday Supervisors to join the team at Histon & Impington Park Primary School. The roles will include supervising pupils in the dining hall, playground areas and school premises during the lunch period. You will be expected to monitor the well-being of the pupils and also to assist in the setting up/clearing away of the lunchtime areas, where necessary. A willingness to undertake first aid training would also be beneficial to the ole. You will be working as part of a friendly and supportive team and a degree of flexibility may be required as the role may change throughout the year, depending on the needs to the pupils.

The opportunity

A fulfilling and rewarding role where you will be making a difference!
Join and be a valued member of a dedicated team, as part of a large, established, well-regarded Academy Trust.
Encourage independence and excellent behaviour.
Create a safe, fun play environment for the children, during lunchtimes.
Promote inclusion and acceptance of all.

The ideal candidate

Is a team player, with a ‘can do’ solution focused attitude.
Confidently organises suitable activities for small groups of children.
Demonstrates the ability to listen carefully to pupils, showing kindness, empathy and understanding.
Has a calm, caring demeanour and is able to nurture children to be their best.
Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to work within different areas of the school (as needed) over the lunchtime period.

Benefits of working for us include:

Ongoing CPD opportunities
Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support
Eyecare vouchers
Cycle to work scheme
Reduced staff membership to the facilities at Academy Leisure, Sawtry
Generous sick pay and annual leave
Enhanced family friendly policies
Excellent pension scheme

Histon and Impington Park Primary School prides itself on being a friendly and welcoming school. Our broad, balanced and exciting curriculum meets the needs of all our children and we aim to provide our children with the best educational journey. In September 2021, we converted to a through primary school from an infant school and are delighted to welcome our first Year 6 cohort from September 2024. Our new location on our spacious school site with its bright, modern building is a fantastic place to work with easy access into Cambridge city centre.

About Meridian Trust

Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve. The Trust currently operates 30 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire, and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 3rd October 2024 by 9am

Interview to take place on: Week beginning 7th October 2024

Please note that we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Early applications are recommended.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.

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.