Midday Supervisor

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Headteacher of Orchard Infant School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated and hard working Midday Supervisor who is interested in supervising children in Reception / Year 1 /Year 2 at lunchtime. The successful candidate will join our dedicated, supportive team and play a much valued role in the development and welfare of our wonderful children. We are looking for

• Previous experience of working as part of a team
• Previous experience of supporting children
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to relate well to children and adults
• Willingness to learn new skill

What the school offers its staff

This is a particularly exciting opportunity for anyone who is interested in gaining experience that will help them apply for a classroom assistant role in the future. This vacancy may suit parents who are wishing to return to work on a part-time basis and who need to fit their working hours around their child-care commitments. The job is a temporary post initially but may be made permanent.

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.