Lunchtime supervisor

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to employ an enthusiastic and reliable person to join our lunchtime team. The successful applicant will need to enjoy working with children, be flexible, cheerful and be comfortable working as part of a team.

The post involves supervising the children over the lunchtime in the hall, helping them with their lunches and in the playground, supervising behaviour and encouraging sensible and active play.

We are looking for someone that is…

• a dedicated and enthusiastic person, who rises to the challenge of engaging and motivating pupils.
• a true team player, with excellent interpersonal skills and is keen to develop professional relationships with the whole team.
• sympathetic to our Christian distinctiveness and values as a church school
• full of enthusiasm, energy and humour
• keen to develop their skills in leading effective and fun playtimes for all our children

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you the chance to join a school that has ...

• engaged, creative, eager learners who rise to challenges and are determined to do their best.
• a highly skilled, enthusiastic and committed staff, strong community and church links and a fully engaged and supportive governing body.
• a strong SLT that are committed to CPD for all staff.
• a fantastic team of lunchtime supervisors who work well together and want the best for our children.

Further details about the role

Visits to the school are welcomed.

Closing Date

Friday 18th September

The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people, and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to appropriate vetting, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Some roles may need to comply with the Childcare Act 2006, and the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2018 where additional disclosure of information will be required.

Safeguarding Statement

Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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.