Lunchtime Supervisor
Start date: 1 November 2018 or earlier
Salary: Pay Points: 6 - 8 (£ 18,222 - £18,747 (pro rata))
Actual Salary £4334- £4459.
Contract: Part Time, 10 hours per week. Term time plus inset days
Location: Ark John Archer Academy, Battersea, Southwest London
Nearest station: Clapham Junction
Deadline: 7th November 2018
Interviews: 14th November 2018
Visits to our school are warmly encouraged; to arrange, please call 020 7228 1710
We are looking to recruit a Lunchtime Supervisor to join us as we start our journey as an Ark school. You will work as part of a team to supervise students during lunch breaks, initiating positive play and ensuring that the health and safety and wellbeing of the children is maintained at all times, in order to create a purposeful, positive and inclusive learning environment.
As a staff member at Ark John Archer, you will be part of Ark, an international charity and one of the UK's most successful multi-academy trusts, with a network of 38 schools in 4 locations across the country.
Ark is one of the UK's most successful school groups with a network of 38 schools in 4 locations across the country, it is an international charity transforming lives through education. As part of the network, our staff can expect:
· Access to a range of discounts through the Ark Rewards Scheme which includes reduced gym memberships, discounts at major retailers and travel loans
· Twice as many training days as standard
· Support from a network of 38 schools across the UK
Visit our website for more information on the school. For an informal, confidential discussion, the school directly
The deadline for applications is 11am on 7th November 2018. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis so early applications are encouraged.
Ark is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check
Job Description: Lunchtime Supervisor
Reporting to: Operations Manager
Location: Ark John Archer Academy
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Part Time, Term Time plus Inset Days
Salary: Pay Scale: Ark Band 1
Pay Points: 6 - 8 (£ 18,222 - £18,747 (pro rata))
Actual Salary £4334- £4459.
The Role
As Lunchtime Supervisor, you will supervise students during lunch breaks, initiating positive play and ensuring that the health and safety and wellbeing of the children is maintained at all times, in order to create a purposeful, positive and inclusive learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
Dining Room Support
· Supervise student movement to ensure all have access to midday meals provision at the correct time and in the correct place
· Ensure orderly and calm lunchtime eating, including the supervision of queues and student behaviour within the dining area and around the academy
· Ensure the students take responsibility for the cleanliness of tables and clearing of trays during the lunchtime period, supporting them when required
· As part of a team, manage supervision of students in the playground
· Engage the children in fun learning and play activities
General Supervision and Play
· Supervise behaviour and lead playground activities, including supervising play inside the classroom in the event of bad weather
· Contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school
· Establish good relationships with all students
· Ensure children play safely and kindly
· Ensure excellent student behaviour is maintained by maintaining a presence around the academy and by consistent application of the academies behaviour policy
· Understand and apply school policies in relation to health, safety and welfare of students
· Deal with injuries and emergencies and administer basic first aid, keeping records of incidents
Other
· Actively promote the safety and welfare of our children and young people
· Ensure compliance with Arks data protection rules and procedures
· Liaise with colleagues and external contacts at all levels of seniority with confidence, tact and diplomacy
· Work with Ark Central and other academies in the Ark network, to establish good practice throughout the network, offering support where required
This job description is not an exhaustive list and you will be expected to carry out any other reasonable tasks as directed by your line manager.
Person Specification: Lunchtime Supervisor
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
· Experience in a similar role within a school or the education sector (desirable)
· Able to help implement the necessary routines and patterns to establish good behaviour management within the school
· Able to contribute to overall school behaviour records and provide feedback
· Ability to deal with minor incidents, first aid, and the personal health and hygiene of students
· Strong communication skills with adults and children
· Highly organised and efficient; capable of multi-tasking and working at pace
· Able to use initiative and imagination to devise games and play for children
· Must be able to meet the physical demands of the role
Behaviours
· Genuine passion for and a belief in the potential of every pupil
· A robust awareness of keeping children safe, noticing safeguarding and welfare concerns, and you understand how and when to take appropriate action
· Belief that every student should have access to an excellent education regardless of background
· Professional outlook, detailed orientated and able to multi task and meet deadlines
· A team player that can work collaboratively as well as using own initiative
· Calm and professional under pressure
· Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and discretion
· Flexible attitude towards work and demonstrates sound judgement
Other
· Right to work in the UK
· Commitment to equality of opportunity and the safeguarding and welfare of all students
· Willingness to undertake training
· This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our academies. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process. This process is outlined here, but can be provided in more detail if requested. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.