Lunchtime Supervisor - Catshill First School & Nursery

Are you passionate about working with children and creating a safe, positive environment for learning and play? We are looking for a friendly and reliable Lunchtime Supervisor to join our team at Catshill First School & Nursery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and support students during lunchtime, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.

• Assist with the smooth operation of the dining hall, encouraging good table manners and promoting healthy eating.

• Help manage outdoor playtime, ensuring students engage in safe and fun activities.

• Provide a caring and supportive presence for students, addressing any conflicts or concerns that arise.

• Work closely with other staff members to ensure a positive school environment.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• A warm, friendly approach and a passion for working with children.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• A proactive attitude and the ability to manage situations calmly and efficiently.

• Previous experience in a school or childcare setting (desirable but not essential).

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

We Offer:

● A supportive and welcoming team environment.

● A rewarding role where you can make a real difference to students’ day.

● Training and development opportunities available.

We can offer you welcoming teams committed to improving outcomes for all children and as part of The Spire Church of England Learning Trust, the successful candidates will have access to excellent professional development opportunities as the Trust values and promotes continued CPD and can offer great support and progression to all staff.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding, the well-being of children and young people and the promotion of fundamental British values and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a DBS Enhanced Disclosure, satisfactory references and pre-employment checks. An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern that come up during the search at interview Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form.

Please send completed application forms to: Kate Sabin – School Business Manager email: kes37@catshill-middle.worcs.sch.uk

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post 

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.   

Completed application forms should be returned directly to the school by email or post.           

Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email. 

If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spam boxes as well as   your inbox in case any correspondence has been delivered there. 

Online Search 

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates.  This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview. 

Hours: 3 hours 45 minutes per week (Monday to Friday 45 minutes per day)    

Salary: Scale 1, SCP 2 (£23,656 p.a.) Pro-rata salary is £2,060pa   

Location: Catshill First School & Nursery, Gibb Ln, Catshill, Bromsgrove B61 0JP 

Closing Date: Monday 2nd December 2024  

Interviews: TBC