Lunchtime Supervisor post in the Head of Studies department at Wigan and Leigh College, a part-time, term-time role. The work centres on keeping the refectory and communal areas calm, safe and welcoming, promoting positive behaviour and reporting safeguarding and welfare concerns. Hours are typically around 10.30am to 1.30pm during term time, with some flexibility if needed. Applicants need the right to work in the UK; the college arranges the enhanced DBS check after appointment, and interviews are planned for the week of 9 November.
What the job involves
- Build positive relationships with students, creating a welcoming and inclusive environment at lunchtimes
- Be a visible presence across the refectory and communal areas, helping students feel safe, supported and connected
- Promote positive behaviour, respect and high standards in line with the college's FREDIE values
- Identify and report safeguarding and welfare concerns, ensuring students get the support they need
- Respond appropriately to incidents, challenges and behavioural concerns, seeking support where required
- Monitor communal areas and help keep the college calm, safe and orderly
Skills & knowledge
- Building positive, professional relationships with students from a wide range of backgrounds
- Challenging inappropriate behaviour calmly, fairly and consistently
- Excellent communication and listening skills
- Responding sensitively to student concerns
- Staying calm and confident under pressure, with good judgement
- Noticing when something is not right and taking appropriate action
Checks & eligibility
- Right to work in the UK
- Enhanced DBS check (arranged by the college if you are appointed)
Other
- Genuine passion for supporting young people and helping them feel safe, valued and included
- Commitment to safeguarding, student wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion
- Understanding of confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries
- Student-centred and approachable
What’s offered
- Generous annual leave entitlement, including bank holidays
- Family-friendly leave policies
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Medicash healthcare plan
- Occupational health and confidential counselling
- Salary sacrifice schemes, including Cycle to Work and buy tech
- Ongoing professional development and CPD support
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
