Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted and an appointment may be made before the closing date, therefore an early application is encouraged.
Salary: Grade 1, Point 3: £5,130 per annum*
Contract: Permanent, 8.75 hours per week (8 hours, 45 minutes), 38.4 weeks per year (term time plus 4 inset days), job share considered
*Annual leave entitlement is included within salary payments and paid in 12 equal monthly instalments. Annual leave reconciliations are carried out at the start and end of employment and may result in salary adjustments when joining, leaving or changing roles within the Trust.
Charlton Horethorne Primary School is seeking a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Midday Supervisor to join our friendly and supportive team. The working hours for this role are Monday to Friday, 11.45am to 1.30pm .
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a welcoming school community and play an important role in ensuring our children have a happy, safe and enjoyable lunchtime. Whether you're returning to work, looking for a role that fits around family life, seeking additional hours, or simply enjoy working with children, we'd love to hear from you. No previous school experience is required. If you're friendly, dependable and enjoy supporting children, we'd be delighted to hear from you.
We also welcome applications from individuals interested in a job-share arrangement and are happy to consider this for the right applicants.
What you'll be doing • Supervising children during lunch and playtime
Encouraging positive behaviour and good manners
Supporting children with their individual needs
Helping to create a positive and inclusive lunchtime environment
Promoting safe, active and enjoyable play
What we're looking for You don't need previous school experience, just a positive attitude and a genuine enjoyment of working with children. We're looking for someone who:
Is warm, patient and approachable
Enjoys building positive relationships with children
Works well as part of a team
Is reliable and dependable
Understands the importance of safeguarding and child welfare
Why join us? • Be part of a friendly and supportive school team
Make a real difference to children's wellbeing and happiness every day
Work in a role that can fit around family and other commitments
Enjoy being part of a welcoming village school community
Full training and support will be provided
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For more information about our school, please click here to view our careers page.
You are warmly encouraged to visit our school prior to application, please do not hesitate to contact the school office via office@charltonhorethorne.somerset.sch.uk.
SAST will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. In line with KCSIE guidance, this will be part of safer recruitment checks, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.
Safeguarding responsibilities associated with this role may include engagement in regulatory activity, such as administering first aid or supporting an upset child. It will have contact with young people on a day-to-day basis. SAST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification, and the post is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and Children’s Barred List check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
SAST recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. SAST values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 SAST welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
This role is UK- based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.
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