Midday Supervisor in Northampton

Part time 6.25 hours per week, Term time, Fixed Term contract until 31st August 2027.

Our Midday Supervisor team is one of the key elements that supports our students during social times. The successful applicant will be part of a team that offers support during the student social times as well as always approaching any task with a positive and hard-working ethos. Our Midday Supervisors go above and beyond to support students during the school day. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic candidate to become part of this integral team at The Arbours Academy.

The Arbours Primary Academy is a vibrant, 2 form entry school located in Northampton. At The Arbours Primary Academy, we are a happy and skilled close-knit team of teachers and support staff who work together to achieve the best outcomes for our well-behaved and enthusiastic pupils. Staff here are all encouraged to be ambitious, develop their careers and we aim to provide personalised, professional development to suit the needs of the individual. The Arbours Primary Academy is an OUTSTANDING school.

To supervise and assist children during lunchtime, inside the school and in the playground, to ensure a safe and positive learning environment is maintained and that all children behave in an appropriate manner. The duties of a Midday Supervisor are to act as a member of the team, supervising pupils during the midday break and to sustain the welfare and safety of pupils during that break period, as directed by the senior midday supervisor/head-teacher. You are expected to keep matters concerning staff and children confidential, and to refer matters when necessary to the head-teacher.

• Organisation of the entry of the pupils into the dining room.
• To provide positive and firm control by implementing the school discipline/behaviour policy.
• To deal with cases of unruly or unsocial behaviour by pupils where appropriate, or report the incident immediately to the head-teacher or his/her nominated representative.
• To mop up and wipe spillage from the floor surfaces or meal tables, and ensure that the dining area is left in a tidy condition.
• Ensuring pupils keep out of areas that are out of bounds, and don't leave the school premises.
• Effective supervising pupils in the dining hall and other parts of the school.
• Deal with, record and make appropriate decisions concerning first aid incidents and illness to ensure maximum safety for the children during lunchtime.
• Check, monitor and resolve health and welfare issues, and where necessary refer these to appropriate members of staff.
• Set up and clear away tables and benches/chairs in dining areas; clean up any spillages of food and drink, and sweep the floors once they have been cleared, to ensure that the dining areas are ready for children to use when required, and that the floors are kept clean and safe.
• Ensure there is adequate provision of resources, including play equipment and organised games, to keep children occupied during the lunchtime period and to organise the lunchtime period and coordinate duties with colleagues to ensure an appropriate balance of dining and recreation time for children.
• Liaise with teaching staff to share information, concerns and issues regarding children to ensure that there is continuity in helping to solve any issues or problems throughout the school.
• To promote the safeguarding of children.

Salary & Benefits: NJC3: £24,796 FTE, £3,584 pro rata per annum. Local Government Pension Scheme. Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme. Rewards and Recognition Scheme. Cycle to Work Scheme.

The David Ross Education Trust's mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education. We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities. Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment. Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT).

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics. The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust. All pre-employment checks are in line with 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' statutory guidance.