At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage and motivate children during lunchtimes, fostering a positive and friendly environment.
- Company: Downsbrook Primary School, part of the Schoolsworks Academy Trust.
- Benefits: Supportive environment, local government pension scheme, and staff benefits platform.
- Other info: Join a forward-looking school with high aspirations and excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your skills in a nurturing setting.
- Qualifications: Experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential; enthusiasm is key!
The predicted salary is between 24796 - 24796 £ per year.
Downsbrook Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
The reference number for this role is SCHO02947.
Key Responsibilities
- Engage and motivate children to do their best, whilst having a passion and desire to want the very best for all children and a belief that every child can succeed, will creating a culture of friendship, positivity and teamwork at lunchtimes, in-line with our school values.
- Like all children and will be able to establish excellent relationships with children and colleagues.
- Be an inspirational, positive, enthusiastic and supportive colleague, whilst being an excellent role model to children.
- Be proactive and have a desire to improve their own practice, whilst being open to advice, feedback and guidance from colleagues.
Requirements
- Previous experience of working in a similar role and/or relevant training is desirable, but not essential.
We are a small primary School with 311 pupils and we are part of the Schoolsworks Academy Trust.
We work in partnership with our Trust schools as well as our locality group of schools.
Since joining Schoolsworks Academy Trust in 2018, Downsbrook has transformed in every aspect and we are delighted to have been rated as a 'Strong Standard' school in our June 2026 Ofsted.
The Schoolsworks Academy Trust and Downsbrook Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
This post is subject to successful DBS, health and qualifications checks and satisfactory references.
Downsbrook Primary School is part of the Schoolsworks Academy Trust and the trust is fully committed to supporting the career development of all its staff.
- Contract and Compensation
- Contract: Temporary until July 2027
- Hours: 5 hours per week over 5 days, 38 weeks per year (term time only), 12.00pm to 1.00pm
- Salary: NJC Grade 2, SCP 3, £24,796 p. a. pro rata. Actual starting salary: £2,822 p. a.
- Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.
Benefits
- A happy and supportive environment where staff and children learn alongside each other.
- Friendly and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning.
- A forward-looking school with high aspirations and standards.
- Local government pension scheme
- Staff benefits platform
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Midday Meals Supervisor x2 - Downsbrook Primary School employer: Schoolsworks Academy Trust
Downsbrook Primary School offers a nurturing and supportive environment where staff are encouraged to grow alongside enthusiastic children. As part of the Schoolsworks Academy Trust, we prioritise professional development and foster a culture of teamwork and positivity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and inspired to make a difference in the lives of our pupils. With a commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare, we provide a fulfilling workplace that aligns with our high aspirations and standards.
Contact Details:
Schoolsworks Academy Trust Recruitment Team
