Midday Supervisor in Coventry

We are seeking to appoint a reliable, flexible and practical individual. The successful candidate will support our school in assisting children in the dining room and supervising them during play.

Duties will include:

• Assisting children in the dining hall with opening lunch boxes and cutting up food as appropriate.
• Clearing tables and disposing of waste food and drink.
• Supervising children in the hall and out on the playground and assisting in overseeing games and activities for children, particularly indoors when weather prevents outdoor play.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children and is able to build positive relationships while effectively managing behaviour and maintaining a respectful learning environment.
• Possesses good individual and team skills and is ready to deal with a variety of situations and challenges.

All staff are expected to know what to do if they have concerns about a child, take on the responsibility for providing a safe environment and promoting children’s welfare, undertake regular safeguarding and child protection training, and familiarise themselves with KCSIE part 1 and local policies and procedures as directed by the trust/academy.

Walsgrave Church of England Academy is a faith-based primary school in Coventry with a commitment to inclusivity and excellence. We have a diverse student population, including pupils with EAL, SEND, and those eligible for pupil premium. Our mission is to provide a nurturing environment where every child can achieve their full potential. Our whole school community values the contribution every child brings, which makes our school a happy and fun place to learn and work. Our mission statement is: ‘Together We Thrive’ and this sentiment underpins all we do.

We are a member of Inspire Education Trust, a Coventry based multi-academy trust which sets out to provide an environment where both staff and students can thrive, putting children at the heart of everything we do.

A career at Inspire Education Trust offers a rewarding future, with the opportunity to make a real impact on the lives and outcomes of our young people. We work hard to provide an environment which places staff wellbeing at the forefront of the agenda, as well as providing ample opportunities for personal and professional development. As such, we offer a portfolio of benefits designed to enhance and support the working lives of our staff. These include, but are not limited to:

• A highly supportive and committed senior leadership team.
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers 24/7 confidential advice and support on a range of matters and free access to accredited counsellor.
• A focus on staff wellbeing including a network of wellbeing champions and a supportive working environment.
• Opportunity to join a committed and forward-thinking team of staff.
• Employee Benefits platform providing staff access to a range of benefits such as shopping discounts.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and appointments will be subject to rigorous safeguarding checks including enhanced DBS and references. The postholder must share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted will be asked to complete a self-declaration to confirm any (non-protected) criminal disclosures or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. The post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

We aim to recruit the very best staff and welcome those from all backgrounds, communities and faiths (including non-faith individuals). Inspire Education Trust is clear about its responsibilities in embracing diversity and ensuring we recruit people of a high calibre based on their skills, abilities, and experience. As such, we welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.

The role of Midday Supervisor will be classed as regulated activity. Any offer of employment will be conditional until satisfactory completion of all mandatory pre-employment checks. It is an offence to apply for this role if barred from engaging in regulating activity relevant to children. Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre-employment check, please note an online search may form part of this recruitment process.