Job Description

Thank you for your interest in the post of lunchtime supervisor at our school, Somers Park, part of the Mercian Educational Trust (MET). We are looking to appoint a permanent lunchtime supervisor for our

Somers Park site

.

Position: Permanent lunchtime supervisor

Hours: 7 hours 30 minutes per week, term time only

Location: Somers Park Site Pay Scale: SCP2

If you would like to learn more about our school please visit our website, www.somersparkschool.org.uk

Job Purpose

To supervise children on school premises and grounds. To supervise children who use catering facilities at the school. To undertake ancillary duties as necessary (i.e. setting up and clearing away tables/chairs, cleaning tables and dining area). To sweep / mop floors as appropriate to ensure the dining room/classroom is fit for lessons during the afternoon session. To use initiative in monitoring events occurring on the school premises and grounds. To report any relevant matters or dangers to the Assistant Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, Headteacher or Teacher?in?Charge. To ensure a safe environment (e.g. by reporting broken glass to senior leaders). To report any injuries to children to the designated person. To help children cut food when necessary and encourage good table manners. To watch for intruders on the site during periods of duty. To maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate in appropriate training activities, and encourage and support staff in their development and training. To uphold the caring ethos, values, and principles of our school. To contribute to the safeguarding and protection of all pupils.
This post requires the ability to perform a role that involves frequent contact with children

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020

All applicants are required to fully complete the support staff application form, available from www.metacademies.org.uk/vacancies/

Completed applications should be emailed to our recruitment coordinator, Claire Evans at

cevans@metacademies.org.uk

or delivered to the school office. Applications on any other form will not be accepted.

Applicants must enclose details of two references. These must be recent; usually one will be a current employer who can comment on your suitability to work with children, however if this is not possible this can be a previous employer. We ask that friends and relatives are not named to provide a reference. We will ask for references from all candidates who are shortlisted and require both references to be received prior to interview and we may contact any previous employer listed on your form to clarify any information.

Shortlisting will be based on the applicants' suitability for the post linked to the job description and person specification, please make sure your application matches these requirements.

The closing date is on Monday 15th December at 12pm. Applicants will be invited to interview via email following shortlisting on this date, with the interview date planned for Wednesday 17th December.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.65-13.05 per hour

Expected hours: 7.5 per week

Benefits:

Company pension
Work Location: In person