Part Time Lunchtime Co-Ordinator
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Term-time only (Permanent)
Working Pattern:
Part time - term time
Advert Start Date:
28/07/2022
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 08/09/2022 12:00
Salary:
£18,887 - £19,264 pro rata
Job Category:
Schools - Support
Employment Location:
Prince Bishops Community Primary School
Further Information
Part Time Lunchtime Co-Ordinator
Grade 2 £18,887 - £19,264 pro rata
Permanent
9 hours per week
Required as soon as possible from September 2022
Prince Bishops Community Primary School seeks to appoint an enthusiastic and committed person to supervise pupils during the lunch time period to start as soon as possible.
The successful candidate will:
- Have experience of working with children of primary school age
- Be flexible
- Able to work well within a team and willing to undertake training
Duties include:
• Supervise and oversee our team of Lunchtime Supervisors
• Set up the hall for children to access at lunch time; tables, refreshments, cutlery, trays, waste etc.
• Checking over first aid equipment, walkie-talkies and any other equipment used by the Lunchtime team
• Supervise children outdoors
• Organise and implementing outside games and activities to encourage enjoyment at lunchtime.
• Set and maintaining high standards of behaviour
• Respond to the different needs and interests of children.
• Organise activities for wet playtimes.
• Working closely with lunchtime colleagues.
• Good communication skills with pupils and other school staff.
• To interact positively and establish good relationships with all children and other staff as necessary.
• To ensure children enjoy lunchtime, healthy eating and a relaxed, engaging environment.
• To promote and support a whole school approach to inclusive play.
• To support all children and school staff as necessary.
• At all times to work within the school’s policies with regard to: Behaviour Management, Equal Opportunities, Safeguarding, Health & Safety, Anti-Bullying, Confidentiality, Risk Management.
• To carry out responsibilities under the direction and guidance of the post’s manager.
• To support and supervise children in the dining room, playground, corridors, toilets or other areas during lunchtime depending on the timetable and rota established.
• To always listen to children’s concerns and respond appropriately.
• To deal with difficult or challenging behaviour by pupils in a calm and professional way.
• To be alert for children who are at risk of bullying or being bullied and intervene in disputes be they physical or verbal as necessary.
• To ensure that all children who suffer any injury or accident are dealt with appropriately and in accordance with the school’s agreed procedures.
• To report any serious concerns regarding children’s welfare or behaviour to the Class Teacher(s) and/or Teaching Assistant(s) as and when they arise, and to inform the Senior Leadership Team as necessary.
• Assisting where necessary in ensuring that all those who are on the premises at lunchtime have authority to be there.
Preferred experience of working with primary age children
Application form and Job Description are attached to this Job Advertisement. If you require a paper copy please email the following address or contact the school.
princebishops@durhamlearning.net.
Completed applications should be returned to the school.
This position is paid whole time with retainer adjustments applied to periods of school closure. You will not be required to work during the school closure periods however your salary in these periods will be adjusted accordingly in line with the retainer regulations as specified in the National Joint Council (NJC) Green Book agreement.
Durham County Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We want to develop a more diverse workforce and we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Applicants with disabilities will be invited for interview if the essential job criteria are met.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The position will be appointed subject to suitable references and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Check.
This post is open to job share.
Closing Date: Thursday 8th September 2022 at 12 noon
Interview Date: Monday 12th September 2022
Prince Bishops Community Primary School
Gibson Street
Coundon Grange
Bishop Auckland
DL14 8DY
Tel: 01388 451278
Email: princebishops@durhamlearning.net
Website: www.princebishops.org.uk
Please note
This job is closed for applications.