Staff Cover Supervisor: Pre-Prep in Lisburn

The Wallace High School Pre-Prep requires a staff cover supervisor to cover the Pre-Prep room (ages range from 2 years 10 months to age 4) during staff lunch rotation from 1pm – 2pm, Monday – Friday during term time, ensuring Pre-Prep continues to run smoothly and within appropriate adult-child ratios at all times. The Lunchtime Supervisor will work in conjunction with one member of Pre-Prep staff throughout this time.

Responsibilities and Duties

• To work as part of the team, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all, providing seamless care so children experience no disruption to their routine;
• To care for and supervise the children, forming relationships with them; engaging them in activities as planned by the staff within the room;
• Be aware of, and adhere to, all policies and procedures within the Pre-Prep setting;
• Contribute to maintaining a clean, safe environment for the children;
• Bring any issues relating to the care of the children to the attention of the room supervisor/manager;
• Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times;
• Maintain high professional standards at all times.

Recruitment Criteria

For shortlisting purposes you should be able to demonstrate on your application how you meet the following criteria:

Essential Criteria

• Experience of supervising or working with children of a pre-school and/or Foundation stage age range;
• A record of reliability and punctuality.

Desirable Criteria

• A relevant Childcare Qualification (Level 2 or above);
• Experience in a nursery, pre-school or primary school setting.

Please note that the Board of Governors reserves the right to enhance shortlisting criteria to facilitate shortlisting. The above responsibilities are subject to the general duties and responsibilities contained in the statement of conditions of appointment. This job description is not necessarily a comprehensive definition of the post. It will be reviewed regularly and may be subject to modification or amendment at any time after due consideration.

CVs will not be accepted. Please complete and return the attached application form.

Applications

It is preferred that application forms are emailed in Word format. An acknowledgement will be sent by return of email. Applicants should ensure that they indicate clearly on their application form how they meet the criteria. The deadline for the receipt of applications is Friday, 21 August 2026 at 12 midday.

In order to comply with DE guidelines on Child Protection shortlisted applicants should bring an original birth certificate and/or marriage certificate (if appropriate) plus photographic ID to their interview. An additional vetting procedure will be required through the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust, including the completion of a medical form.

NB: It is an offence for an individual who is on either of the Department’s Lists (UP List and/or List 99), or who is the subject of a disqualification order from the courts, to apply for, or offer to do any work, paid or unpaid, in a regulated position.