What skills and experience we're looking for
St Joseph’s RC Primary School, Ramsbottom are currently seeking a Lunchtime Supervisor. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust
• To undertake the supervision, security, welfare and good conduct of children during the mid-day break.
• Enforcing the expected standards of school discipline and having regard to special or educational needs.
• To provide and run activities for the children during indoor and outdoor play.
• To oversee the dining arrangements, including the hygiene of pupils and the dining area. This will include handwashing, cleaning spillages, insisting on and modelling good table manners.
• To attend to minor First Aid needs of children in accordance with school policy. This may include recording minor accidents and ensuring that relevant staff are informed and ensuring that more serious accidents are brought to the attention of the First Aider.
• To liaise closely with the Senior Lunchtime Organiser and class teachers on the welfare and discipline of pupils.
• To respect the confidentiality of sensitive information from pupils and staff
We are seeking an individual who can:
• Build effective working relationships with all pupils and colleagues.
• Work effectively within a team environment, understanding roles and responsibilities
• Communicate effectively particularly when dealing with professional staff
• Engage with pupils in playground/dining room
• Has experience of working with and/or caring for children (within specified age range)
What the school offers its staff
• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
• Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.