Vacancy - Midday Meal Supervisor - Holywell Primary School

Job Description

We are looking for a Midday Supervisor to work for 6.25 hours per week in our village school.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the supervising of pupils during the lunch break.

• promoting their safety and welfare, in accordance with the school’s Health and Safety Policy.

• promoting good standards of behaviour and orderly conduct, in accordance with the school’s Behaviour Policy.

The team of supervisors are responsible for:-

In the hall:

• supervising and organising the orderly collecting, eating and clearing of meals.

• helping children with use of cutlery.

• encouraging good table manners.

• supervising orderly departure from the hall.

Supervising the playground (or in bad weather, the classrooms) from 11:55am until 1:10pm.

In the playground:

• visiting all parts of the playground to supervise, encourage and assist constructive, friendly and safe play activities.

• acting where possible to prevent accidents and providing basic first aid or seeking help from a designated first aider, according to the Health and Safety Policy.

• acting where possible to prevent arguments and unkind behaviour and responding to such situations in a fair, firm kind manner according to the Behaviour Policy and our Restorative Justice approach (training will be given).

• organising and supervising orderly entry to the school hall and wiping down tables before the second lunch sitting.

Indoors, in bad weather:

• providing supervision as above, maintaining oversight of all classrooms, and seeking the help of the headteacher/deputising person if an accident or other difficulty prevents supervision.

To be available to attend staff meetings as required.

To maintain a lunchtime incident book.

Holywell Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young persons. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Criminal Records Bureau.

Information about the school:

Holywell is a one form entry village primary school situated in the attractive location of Upchurch on the outskirts of Sittingbourne. We pride ourselves on knowing our children well and providing an environment in which they can flourish. Our Governors and Parents are extremely supportive and keen to be involved. Our children enjoy coming to school and are a delight to teach. We have high expectations within a supportive and positive community where every child really does matter. Holywell is a school that knows itself well and is on an exciting journey towards outstanding.

Job Contact Information:

Tracey Snellings - School Office Administrator

Holywell Primary School - Forge Lane, Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 7AE

Telephone: 01634 388416
Email: office@holywell.kent.sch.uk
Website: www.holywell.kent.sch.uk

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