Midday Meals Supervisor

Do you want to support an academy near you? We are looking for a Midday Meals Supervisor to individually or as part of a team, for securing the safety, welfare and good conduct of pupils during the lunchtime break period, in accordance with agreed practicesand procedures. This is a fixed term contract until the end of the academic year with the possibility of becoming permanent.

**About Us**

Harris Primary Academy Purley Way has been open since 2016 and is Ofsted rated 'Outstanding' in all areas. At full capacity there will be 21 classes from Reception to Year 6. We opened with a Reception cohort and are growing by a year group at a time withcurrently over 430 pupils on roll from Reception to Year 6.

The whole community strive for Harris Primary Academy Purley Way to be the best it can possibly be which is encapsulated by our vision statement: "Excellence for All". Our core values of: Positivity, Ambition and Growth, underpin everything that happensin our academy and we have high expectations that these are followed and modelled by all staff, parents and children.

**Main Areas of Responsibility**
- Undertake direct supervision of pupils in designated areas, ensuring safe and orderly conduct.
- Assist with daily decisions on areas for pupil use e.g. wet lunchtimes.
- Be familiar with and support the safe use of children's play equipment.
- Promote games and activities, motivating pupils during the lunchtime break, ensuring school rules regarding games allowed are met and that health and safety procedures are maintained.
- Support and supervise pupils in the dining area as appropriate e.g. encouragement to eat, help with choosing and cutting food, return of trays, cutlery etc.
- Support pupils in the play/other areas who may require assistance.
- Deal with minor incidents and first aid where appropriate, referring serious incidents to Senior Lunchtime Coordinator/Principal or nominated supervisor.
- Clean up spillages or debris around the dining/play areas to ensure the maintenance of good order, discipline and safety.

**Qualifications & Experience**

Qualifications, Knowledge and Training
- Understanding of the educational, social and welfare needs of pupils in the midday break
- Understanding of the importance of the meal and break as a social and educational occasion

Experience
- Experience of supervising pupils (individuals or groups) in a relevant age setting

Personal Skills, Abilities & Qualities
- Good spoken and written English
- Ability to encourage and inspire young people
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to work effectively with people across a wide range of levels and responsibilities
- Ability to judge when advice/assistance is needed to meet pupil's needs
- Ability to liaise with parents/carers in a professional manner observing the boundaries of the role and respecting confidential information

**Next Steps**

**Professional Development & Benefits**

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide rangeof top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan includingaccess to a virtual GP, electric car scheme, and many other benefits.

**Safeguarding Notice**

**Equal Opportunities**

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutuallysupportive learning and working environment.