LUNCHTIME SUPERVISOR (PERMANENT) Salary: Grade 2, Point 3 (£24,027 per annum approx. whole year) Actual salary £2,776 per annum approx. depending on years’ service Contract: Permanent Hours: 5 hrs per week, Monday to Friday 12 noon – 1.00 pm Term time only (38 pupil weeks plus 3 additional days, some of which may be required in the school holidays) Start Date: ASAP We are a happy, friendly school in Burntwood, Staffordshire. Our staff are caring, experienced and committed to meeting the individual needs of every child, and to creating a happy and secure environment. Our children are polite, confident and they enjoy learning, they work collaboratively and their behaviour is excellent. The successful applicant will be required to help in the dining room over the lunchtime period, playground duties and returning pupils to class as well as other duties deemed necessary. The applicant will uphold and work to the whole school behaviour policy and ensure the safety of all pupils at lunchtimes. The successful applicant must: Be able to relate well to children and be sympathetic to their needs. Preferably have experience of working in a school environment or with children Be flexible and creative and have the commitment to provide first class childcare Have good organisational skills Be able to work under own initiative Work as part of a team Have the ability to promote good practice in a professional manner Awareness of strict hygiene procedures Highfields Primary Academy has an excellent reputation and provides a lively and creative environment in which to work. We are a founding member of Primitas Learning Partnership, a new Multi Academy Trust which seeks to make a positive difference in the local community. We invite applications from colleagues who can engage and work collaboratively with colleagues. In return, we offer an incredibly positive working environment, passionately believing that our human resources are our most important and valuable resources. Therefore, our staff wellbeing strategy is at the heart of our ongoing improvement work, meaning that middle and senior leaders are committed to ensuring that all staff are happy, cared for, listened to and professionally equipped to fulfil their role to the highest possible standard. Furthermore, opportunities for career progression regularly arise, with the Academy having an excellent record of training and developing our own staff from within. Highfields Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such this post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, references and online searches. A copy of the school’s Safeguarding Policy can be found on our website. You will also be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK, evidence of your qualifications and suitable references. Closing Date: 24 th February 2025 9.00 am If you would like further information, or would like to book an out of hours visit, please contact the school office at officehighfields.staffs.sch.uk or telephone 01543 227160. For further information regarding the Academy, please visit our website at www.highfields.staffs.sch.uk To apply for the post, please complete the application form and equality and diversity monitoring form and return to Paula Goodwin, either by post or email paulagoodwinhighfields.staffs.sch.uk. CV’s will not be accepted. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a ‘disclosure’ check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service