Lunchtime Supervisor

**Role**

One of our external clients, a local Leicester school, is looking for a Lunchtime Supervisor.

This is a job for 1 hour every day, Monday to Friday, starting each day at either 11.45, 12.00 or 12.15. The job is for a lunchtime supervisor across the primary age range.
- Please note: The location of the role will be provided if you are offered an interview, however please know there is a bus from near DMU that takes 10 minutes to get there, alternatively it is a 25 minute walk_

**A Valid DBS is required for this role. A DBS will cost you £38 and MUST be paid before we conduct the check.**

**Duties and responsibilities**

**Objectives of Role**:
1. To follow instructions regarding lunchtime arrangements at School/College.

2. To organise/supervise support staff and assistants and ensure all operational matters are dealt with accordingly.

3. To promote acceptable standards of behaviour in compliance with laid down procedures.

4. To perform all tasks in a calm and orderly manner, and where required in compliance with the relevant procedures.

5. To liaise with relevant sections of School/College, providing information as necessary.

6. To be responsible for dealing with accidents and/or problems of discipline during lunchtime.

7. To ensures that Health & Safety requirements are adhered to and appropriate systems and procedures are introduced and maintained.

8. To implement and promote the School/College’s and Leicester City council’s policies and procedures relating to all areas of employment and service delivery.

**Summary of Tasks**:
1. Manages and monitors children and pupils of the School/College during lunchtime break.

2. Ensures all Mid-day Supervisor staff are aware of their roles and responsibilities; drawing up work rotas, maintaining records of staff, their attendance and absence.

3. Maintains good order and discipline amongst children and pupils, safeguarding their health and safety.

4. Provides information for recording purposes to the Head/Principal, Teaching staff, and support staff, e.g. regarding accidents, problems of discipline, etc.

5. Assists children and pupils in their changing (clothes and nappies if required), mobility, feeding, escorting to dining area, escorting to classrooms.

6. Liaises with teaching staff regarding provision and safety of lunchtime activities and regarding specific children, e.g., sports coaches, behaviour mentors.

7. Undertakes random patrol duties, inside the school or within the grounds, as necessary.

**Skills and experience**
- Experience of having worked with children of all ages.
- Able to work as a member of a team.
- Able to use own initiative.
- Able to prioritise own workload and to work to deadlines.
- High level of interpersonal skills to communicate with pupils and children in difficult situations
- Able to exercise confidentiality when necessary.
- Willing and able to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions, i.e., hot or
cold.
- Willing and able to attend training as necessary.
- Willing and able to deal with people from a variety of backgrounds.
- Must satisfy relevant pre-employment checks.

**Location**
Leicester

**Job Types**: Part-time, Temp to perm
Contract length: 12 weeks
Part-time hours: 5 per week

**Salary**: £9.80 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Leicester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
- Management: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location