Midday Supervisor Vacancy

Orchard Primary School is currently looking to appoint a caring person to join our team of Midday Supervisors

Start Date: ASAP

Hours: The role involves being able to work 11.55am-1.05pm Monday to Friday term time only.

Additional hours as a relief Wrap Around Care Supervisor (paid at Grade 5 Point 7, currently £11.97 per hour, pending review), may also be available on an adhoc basis to cover absence or increase in demand. This could include mornings 7.45am to 8.35am or afterschool from 3pm until no later than 6.00pm. Please confirm if you would be interested in this opportunity

Salary: Grade 4 Point 5, currently £11.78 per hour (pending 2024 pay review for support staff).

Duties of the post:

• Supervising pupils throughout lunchtime, ensuring that the children eat meals safely and behave appropriately both indoors and in the playground
• Assisting with the setting up and clearing of tables in the dinner hall
• Interacting with the children and encouraging positive social skills during indoor or outdoor play
• Overseeing the safety and wellbeing of pupils and the adherence to the agreed school procedures.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a good level of general education;
• Be an enthusiastic, highly motivated individua who will bring a sense of energy and passion to the role;
• Be able to use their initiative to work independently and flexibly;
• Be a person with good interpersonal skills who can form positive relationships with both pupils and adults, and work effectively as part of a team;
• Be someone who is able to show empathy and flexibility towards the children in their care;
• Previous experience as a Midday Supervisor is not essential as training is given. However, it would be desirable to have experience of working with children (either paid or unpaid capacity) preferably in an education setting.

In return we can offer you:

• Well-behaved, happy children who are eager and willing to learn;
• An attractive, well-maintained working environment with excellent facilities and resources;
• The opportunity to become part of a hardworking and nurturing staff;
• A genuine commitment to continuing professional development and career progression within a truly inclusive, forward thinking school;
• A supportive Governing Body.

Application: To apply for this vacancy applicants must submit our application form, which includes a section detailing your personal qualities, experience and how you meet the person specification for the role.

Application forms are digital and available to download via the school’s website, through the job advert and through the school office tel: 01332 810078. Please send a stamped addressed envelope if you want a posted application form or e-mail school@orchard.leics.sch.uk for a link to be sent.

Applicants must ensure the application form is fully completed, including a detailed career history with specific dates and the contact details of two referees.

Applications will be considered as they are received, and your early response is encouraged. Completed paper forms  should be posted to the school office with your covering letter to:

FAO Headteacher

Orchard Community Primary School

Grange Drive

Castle Donington

Derbyshire

DE74 2QU

Please click here to download the Job Description

Please click here to download the Person Specification

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 9^th October 2024 at 9.30am

Interviews will be held week beginning 14^th October 2024 at Orchard Primary School

Successful applicants will be contacted by telephone to confirm invite to interview; applicants who have not heard by the end of the day on the closing date should presume they have not been shortlisted on this occasion. 

Safeguarding

Orchard Primary School is committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Short listed candidates will be asked to complete a self-disclosure form and online checks will be undertaken. The successful candidate will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

References will be sought in advance of the interview.

All job offers will be subject to successful DBS, medical clearance and references.