Lunchtime Supervisor

at  David Ross Education Trust

Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy is now recruiting for a Midday Supervisor. This role could be your next career opportunity.
If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.
We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Able to communicate clearly, understand and follow instructions.
• Experience of undertaking general cleaning duties.
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of people.
• Be able to talk to children and adults in a clear and calm manner.
• work as part of a group and on own initiative.
• Encourage high standards of pupil behaviour at all times.
• initiate games and activities appropriate to the age of the children.
• inspire trust and confidence in children.
• Ability to empathise with the needs of children.
• Stay calm under pressure.
• Able to communicate well with staff and children.

ABOUT THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST

The David Ross Education Trust () mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.
Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.
Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.
Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 35 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.
We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation’s vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

Supervise and assist children during lunchtime, inside the school and in the playground, Ensure a safe and positive learning environment is maintained and that all children behave in an appropriate manner.

• Organisation of the entry of the pupils into the dining room.
• Provide positive and firm control by implementing the school discipline/behavior policy.
• Deal with cases of unruly or unsocial behaviour by pupils where appropriate, or report the incident immediately to the head-teacher or his/her nominated representative.
• Mop up and wipe spillage from the floor surfaces or meal tables, and ensure that the dining area is left in a tidy condition.
• Ensuring pupils keep out of areas that are out of bounds, and don’t leave the school premises
• Effective supervising pupils in the dining hall and other parts of the school
• Deal with, record and make appropriate decisions concerning first aid incidents and illness to ensure maximum safety for the children during lunchtime.
• Check, monitor and resolve health and welfare issues, and where necessary refer these to appropriate members of staff.
• Set up and clear away tables and benches/chairs in dining areas; clean up any spillages of food and drink, and sweep the floors once they have been cleared, to ensure that the dining areas are ready for children to use when required, and that the floors are kept clean and safe.

Part time - 7.5 hours per week / 38 weeks per year, Term Time / Permanent Contract