Midday Supervisor (PAR236BC) at Parkland Primary School South Wigston

About this Role

Midday Supervisor

Parkland Primary School South Wigston

Salary: Grade4 Pay Point 5-6 (£24,804 - £24,999 per annum, approximate starting salaryof £2,800.79 - Pending Pay Award)

Hours: 5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 12:20pm - 1:20pm

About the Role

Parkland Primary School South Wigston Primary School have an exciting opportunity for a Lunchtime Supervisor to be a proactive integrated member of the school staff team, who will support the lunchtime staff to deliver high quality care during lunchtimes, creating an active educational environment which advances pupil's learning and social skills. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and flexible Lunchtime Supervisor.

Why ChooseParkland Primary School South Wigston?

It is our mission to provide our pupils with a stimulating and engaging curriculum in a safe and secure environment. We believe that emotional wellbeing is essential in developing positive behaviour and academic success. We value and respect all individuals and our ethos gives our community the confidence to achieve their full potential and to be the best that they can be, and in doing so make a positive contribution to society.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils in the area in which they eat their lunch and manage queuesaccordingly.
• Assist and supervise the clearing away and tidying of the eating area and mop upspills when required.
• Supervise /engage pupils after lunch, either inside or outside of the schoolbuilding, being especially vigilant as to the health, safety and security of thepupils within their care, and in accordance with the School Behaviour Policy.
• Ensure reasonable behaviour and safe conduct of pupils by maintaining goodorder and discipline, dealing as appropriate (including restraint) with all incidentsof disorder ensuring that any disruption is minimised.

What We're Looking For

Experience

• Experience of working with children.

Skills & Knowledge

• An empathy with and an understanding ofchildren in the age range concerned
• Ability to be assertive when necessary.
• Ability to understand and follow relevantprocedures, e.g. health and safety, childprotection (including issues regardingrestraint), school behaviour policy.
• Good interpersonal communication skills

Please refer to the JobDescription and Person Specification to support your application.

Why Join Us?

Professional Growth & Support

• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Access to learning networks and visits to otherorganisations.
• Supportive leadership and a highly committed team.
• Highly committedand motivated Team.
• A role which hasthe opportunity to make a real difference whilst having fun.
• A establishedCentral Services Team who support schools and wider colleagues.

Work-Life & WellbeingBenefits

• Flexible working options.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Defined benefit pension scheme.
• Be an integralmember of the team in a vibrant school.
• Create anoutstanding learning environment for the success of all of our children.
• Play a significantpart in continuing to develop our school.
• Be part of a widercommunity of Discovery Schools Trust.
• Free childcare.

Additional Perks

• Free parking.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Gym discounts.
• Eyecare vouchers.
• Dental support.
• Retail discounts.
• Annual incremental pay increases within the pay scale.

Equal Opportunities & Accessibility

We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity inour workforce.

Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless ofgender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age or sexual orientation. If yourequire assistance completing your application, please contact [email protected] for support.

Depending on your role, occasional travel between Discovery locations may be required. A valid driving license and appropriate business insurance are necessary, and you will need to provide evidence of these documents

More about Discovery SchoolsTrust

Discovery Schools Trust is dedicated to improving learningand teaching by creating a culture that promotes excellence. The needs of allchildren are placed at the heart of all decision making regardless of theschool they attend. Teaching and learning excellence are shared throughlearning networks, sharing of ideas and materials as well as leadingpractitioners between schools. Discovery has developed a school improvementsystem which focuses on improving outcomes for all children. It also placesstaff development, talent management and succession planning at the heart ofachieving outstanding organisations.

Please note that interviews for this position may be madeearlier than the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to submit their applicationspromptly. Early submission will not only ensure consideration for the positionbut also increase the likelihood of being invited for an interview. Weappreciate your understanding and look forward to receiving your application.

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding our pupils; therefore, thesuccessful applicant will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosureand Barring Service (DBS) and references.

AI

While we acknowledge the advantages of AI in craftingpersonal statements for applications, we strongly encourage and expectapplicants to personalise and tailor responses. Please note that the Trust mayutilise AI checking solutions during the application review process and will beconsidered when shortlisting.