Lunchtime Supervisor

HATFIELD PRIMARY ACADEMY

**Lunchtime Supervisor**

**CANDIDATE PACK**

Open Letter from our Principal

Thank you for your interest in this role at Hatfield Academy.

Hatfield Academy is part of a wonderful community in Sheffield. We are working really hard to make a real difference to whole families. We are an inclusive school, who believes that working with the whole family is at the heart of ensuring success for our children.

The school is a 2 form entry school with approximately 370 pupils. Hatfield Academy is located in Firth Park. It is close to the M1, Meadowhall and Sheffield City Centre with good transport links.

HATTERS

At Hatfield Academy, the Hatters Code is at the centre of all we do.

H - Honest

A - Active

T - Thoughtful

T - Trustworthy

E - Enthusiastic

R - Responsible

S - Self-confident

If you feel these attributes are part of your values then Hatfield Academy would love to meet you.

**Katy Richards**

**Principal at Hatfield Primary Academy**

We can offer you:

- Enthusiastic and caring children who are keen to learn._
- An opportunity to be part of an inspiring team that plays a central role in the broad and diverse community it serves._
- An opportunity to make a difference to the lives of the young people and families in Doncaster._
- Commitment to your continuing professional learning and career development._
- A hardworking team who are committed to promoting high achievement across the curriculum and school._
- A good humoured, industrious, highly skilled and enthusiastic staff team._
- Supportive and effective leadership._
- Access to the Teacher’s Pension Scheme and our Employee Assistant Programme._
- Astrea Academy Trust is fully committed to being diverse and inclusive workforce where together we can embrace each other’s unique individuality, background and heritage. We believe that by reflecting and representing the communities and people we serve, we will better and further the life chances of our pupils._

JOB TITLE:
Lunchtime Supervisor

REPORTING TO:
Safeguarding Lead

SALARY RANGE:
Grade 2, scale point 3 and salary £20,812 - £21,189

ACTUAL SALARY IF PRO RATA:
£5315 - £5534

CONTRACT TYPE:
Permanent

WORKING PATTERN:
11 hours tto/39 weeks

Role Description

Purpose Main

**Responsibilities**:

- To work as part of a team, building positive relationships with pupils. **Promote positive pupil behaviour in line with school policies**

Supervising pupils on the school site during the lunchtime break, including the dining room and outdoor play areas. Lunchtime supervisors assist in Interact with, and support pupils, according to individual needs and skills securing the health, safety, and good conduct of pupils. Staff in this role will be involved in supervising activities, as well as helping to teach children *Lead or supervise safe, creative and appropriate play opportunities for a the importance of positive eating habits and table manners. range of age groups
- All staff are expected to work pro-actively to promote the safeguarding **Maintain safe and fair use of school equipment and ensure children take and welfare of all pupils. care of equipment**:

- Manage the planning of a wide range of creative and enjoyable activities, in conjunction with team members, and consultation with the children
- To fully support inclusive practice, and ensure that all children can be involved in the activities offered if they wish
- Attend to first aid needs and record accordingly as stated by the school policy
- Follow the behaviour policy to ensure safe and harmonious play and liaise with other staff members or parents as appropriate
- Supervise children in dining areas, promoting good dining habits and routines, ensuring all children understand expectations and responsibilities

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Person Specification

Experience Skills and Knowledge
- Experience of working with children **Experience of working with children**:

- Understanding of and commitment to following all safeguarding procedures of the school
- Ability to communicate in an appropriate manner with children/adults
- Commitment to enhancing pupils’ lunchtime experiences by encouraging play and social skills
- Ability to deal with challenging behaviour
- Ability to act upon own initiative

Education and Qualification **Ability to cooperate and work positively with other colleagues as part of a team**
- Experience of working with children **Willingness to learn and attend training as required**:

- Willingness to play a part in the school community
- Demonstrate a commitment to Equal Opportunities
- To comply with all School policies adopted by the Governing Body for example, Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities and data protection

**This is not exhaustive.**

About Astrea

Astrea is an ambitious, dynamic and young trust with a mission to tackle Objectives for pupils: historic educational disadvantage and raise quality standards across all of our **Encourage all children to be confident, hard-working and schools