What skills and experience we're looking for
LEO Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, Lead Midday Supervisor to lead a team to supervise the children during the lunch period. Applicants should be able to supervise the organisation of activities at lunchtime which engage the children and are enjoyable.
You should describe your suitability against the person specification and ensure that you cover all essential criteria (if not marked as essential, please assume all are essential), by providing evidence and examples of proven experience. We are unable to accept CV’s without a completed application.
Informal conversations are welcomed; please contact the Trust’s HR Team via recruitment@leoacademytrust.co.uk.
You will:
• Hold an appropriate NVQ3 qualification or equivalent (essential)*
• Have experience of working with children (essential)
• Have a knowledge of playground games and suitable activities for children during wet playtimes
• Hold a current first aid qualification
• Hold a current food hygiene qualification
Qualities and Attributes
• The qualities and skills to lead a team of midday supervisors under the direction of the Principal
• The ability to adhere to and promote the school’s behaviour policy and to ensure staff are following procedures
• To be able to model an assertive and respectful way in talking and dealing with children
• Able to give advice to the rest of the team for dealing with minor incidents, and to report any more serious incidents to the Principal/ Executive Principal immediately.
• To have the ability to use your initiative but seek advice and help when required
• To have a caring nature
• To have the skills to listen to a child, be non-judgemental whilst also being firm and fair.
• To be able to communicate effectively and have good listening skills
• To be competent in the use of ICT and be able to carry out administrative tasks effectively
What the school offers its staff
LEO Academy Trust champions continuous professional development and delivers a programme of in house CPD. We also work with a range of partners to offer accessible training for all staff.
We believe in the importance of succession planning, and that we are well placed to support you in your next challenge. We offer opportunities to work across different academies within the Trust, and a commitment to promotion opportunities, encouraging ‘home grown’ talent.
Shortlisting will be undertaken as applications are received, with successful candidates contacted for the next stage in the selection process. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as the Trust reserves the right to remove the advert when a successful candidate is appointed.
Please be aware:
• This role can only be worked in the UK from the location provided and not from overseas.
• For this role the Trust would not consider sponsoring a Certificate of Sponsorship/visa. Please note we are unable to offer advice on any Visa and Immigration cases.
• Feedback will only be provided upon request if you attend an interview.
• In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidelines, the Trust will use internet searches, including social media searches to perform pre- employment checks on candidates in the course of recruitment. The Trust will act in accordance with its data protection and equal opportunities obligations.
• Employees working in any role that requires them to communicate with pupils, parents, guardians, staff and / or members of the community, must be able to speak fluent English to enable the effective performance of the role and to ensure that they are able to abide by their safeguarding responsibilities.
• LEO Academy Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills. Applications are invited from all members of the community. We do not discriminate against staff on the basis of age; race; sex; disability; sexual orientation; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; religion, faith or belief (Equality Act 2010 protected characteristics). The principles of non-discrimination and equality of opportunity also apply to the way in which staff and Trust treat visitors, volunteers, contractors and former staff members.
Reasonable adjustments
Should you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in applying for this role, or atany stage of the recruitment process, please
• contact the Recruitment team viarecruitment@leoacademytrust.co.ukas soon as possible to discuss your needs.
• External candidates should also complete the appropriate section of the application form to tell us what changes or help you might need.
Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities
LEO Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. For further information, please refer to our applicant guide on our website.
Commitment to safeguarding
Positions are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. All employees of the Trust are deemed to be in regulated activity with children and as such, all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and for this role, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed amongst other checks as appropriate. All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a declaration regarding offences and have references requested (unless agreed otherwise), prior to the interview.