Principal Lunchtime Supervisor

**Salary**: Claims only basis at £13.15 per each 45-minute session + an element of holiday pay **Job type**: Part Time, Casual 16 December 2024 **Job overview**: As a member school of the South Downs Learning Trust, we are committed to providing a safe and enriching learning environment for all our learners. We pride ourselves on ensuring that all members of staff play a key role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Everything we do is centred on developing our young people to become confident, creative and caring students who achieve excellence in everything they do. Be it academically or socially, our aim is to enable our students to grow and flourish and achieve all their potential. This means educating the whole child and giving them the skills to take the next steps on their journey when they leave us to attend further education or training, and then into the right career. We are now looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Principal Lunchtime Supervisor to lead our team in ensuring the welfare and safety of all learners during lunchtimes. This vital role involves creating a calm and supportive atmosphere, encouraging positive behaviour and upholding the school’s commitment to safeguarding and inclusivity. As Principal Lunchtime Supervisor, you will take responsibility for supervising students across dining areas, playgrounds, and other school premises. This includes organising lunch queues, ensuring good manners and social skills, and supporting students in feeling valued and safe. You will also play an active role in managing behaviour, addressing incidents in line with school policies, and maintaining a welcoming environment for all. In this role, your approachable and cheerful personality will make a real difference to the school community. You’ll work closely with other staff to uphold high standards of student welfare, undertake ancillary duties to maintain cleanliness and order, and contribute to the school’s safeguarding responsibilities by ensuring that every interaction prioritises student well-being. We are looking for someone reliable, flexible, and committed to working with children. Strong organisational skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure are essential, and while experience in a school or similar setting is desirable, it is your dedication to supporting young people that will set you apart. We offer an incentive package which includes: - A comprehensive induction programme for new staff to our academies. - Support and mentoring by a strong Senior Leadership Team and other experienced leaders. - Full use of an employee assistance programme supporting wellbeing. - Free breakfast of bagel/cereal/porridge/tea/orange juice. - Staffroom with complimentary tea and coffee. - On-site parking. - Exclusive discounted membership at Eastbourne Sports Park. **About **Ratton School**: **Ratton School** - Park Avenue, Eastbourne- East Sussex- BN21 2XR- United Kingdom+44 1323 504011 **Executive Headteacher** Paul Murphy **Headteacher** Gavin Peevers **History and Vision** Ratton School transitioned into a converter academy in August 2012 and later merged with Ocklynge Junior School in December 2017 to establish the South Downs Learning Trust. The primary objective of our trust is to deliver an outstanding educational experience while preserving the individual identity of each school, fostering collaboration to enhance the learning environment for all learners. Our aim is to develop a sustainable and exciting educational experience that places our learners at the centre of all that we do. **Location** Nestled in picturesque Eastbourne, known as The Sunshine Coast, Ratton School benefits from a beautiful setting surrounded by the South Downs and breathtaking countryside. Convenient transport links, including easy access to major roads and efficient train connections, make it easily accessible from London and other parts of the country. **Ofsted** In June 2022, Ofsted evaluated Ratton School as a "good" institution, affirming our commitment to providing a high-quality education that challenges and supports every learner, regardless of their background or abilities. **Benefits for Staff** Our school prides itself on providing an array of benefits for our staff, including comprehensive induction programmes, career development opportunities, mentoring by experienced leaders, access to various schemes like Bike 2 Work, an employee assistance programme, complimentary breakfast, and subsidised healthcare membership. **Commitment to Students and Community** Everything we do is centred on developing our young people to become confident, creative and caring students who achieve excellence in everything they do. Be it academically, or socially, our aim is to enable our students to grow and flourish and achieve all their potential. This means educating the whole child and giving them the skills to take the next steps on their journ