Senior Midday Supervisor

Robert Clack Primary School is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Senior Midday Supervisor to lead our small, friendly and supportive team. The successful applicant should be caring and approachable and able to work in a calm manner at all times. They must have the ability to supervise, motivate and direct the Midday Assistant team so to ensure that all pupils have a healthy and safe lunch break. This role will involve working as part of a team to make lunchtime a positive and enjoyable experience by supporting healthy eating as well as teaching and modelling playground games and social activities for all our pupils. The role will also include supporting pupils with personal care and hygiene when required as part of developing their independence. Although the Senior Midday Supervisor will oversee the Midday team, they will also still be expected to carry out the duties of a Midday Assistant to ensure the lunch break runs smoothly. The person we require will:

• Have successful previous experience of working with children (in a school or education environment).
• Preferably have experience of supervising and motivating a small team of staff.
• Have excellent organisational skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Demonstrate good communication skills, both orally and written, with both adults and children.
• Understand the importance of following procedures and policies.
• Be able to make relationships with children.
• Be proactive with providing children with enjoyable activities through the lunchtime period.
• Work well as part of a team.
• Be extremely patient, adaptable and willing to listen.
We can offer:
• A supportive working culture that values staff at all levels and invests in people.
• Working with the teaching and support staff as part of a team.
• Opportunities to continue your own professional development.
• A dynamic working environment.
REQUIRED FOR: As soon as possible. APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 8am on Monday 4 November 2024. INTERVIEWS TO BE HELD: To be confirmed, mid-November 2024. To view the Job Description, Person Specification and download an Application Form please go to www.robertclack.co.uk and click on Join Us, Non-teaching vacancies, to access the necessary documents. Please submit completed applications by e-mail or through TES to: cziregbe@robertclack.co.uk CV's will only be accepted if accompanied by an application form. Robert Clack School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants must be willing to undergo identity checks, checks with past employers, an online internet search and an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.


• Have successful previous experience of working with children (in a school or education environment).
• Preferably have experience of supervising and motivating a small team of staff.
• Have excellent organisational skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Demonstrate good communication skills, both orally and written, with both adults and children.
• Understand the importance of following procedures and policies.
• Be able to make relationships with children.
• Be proactive with providing children with enjoyable activities through the lunchtime period.
• Work well as part of a team.
• Be extremely patient, adaptable and willing to listen.
  
  A supportive working culture that values staff at all levels and invests in people.
• Working with the teaching and support staff as part of a team.
• Opportunities to continue your own professional development.
• A dynamic working environment.
REQUIRED FOR: As soon as possible.