Job Introduction
ROLE: Midday Supervisor
SCHOOL: Wimborne First School & Nursery
HOURS: Monday – Friday 7.5 hours per week
11.45am – 1.15pm, 38 weeks per year
SALARY: £3,799.57 per annum actual salary (£11.59 per hour)
CLOSING DATE: Sunday 14th April 2024
INTERVIEW DATE: TBA
START DATE: ASAP
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Midday Supervisor to become a key part of our experienced and friendly team at Wimborne First School and Nursery, part of Hamwic Education Trust (HET).
HET is a large, fast-paced Trust with currently 35 academies across the South Coast. Linked to 6 community based partnerships, there are 32 primary academies, 2 secondary and 1 hospital school.
At Wimborne First School and Nursery we root for each other and watch each other grow!
We are an expanding school in Wimborne ranging from Nursery up to Year 4. At our school we make sure that every decision we make is in the best interests of the children and their education.
We are very proud of our school ethos which is commented on by all visitors to our school. We have approachable, professional and committed staff; dedicated and highly effective Governors; supportive and caring parents and the loveliest children.
We are looking for a permanent midday supervisor working 1.5 hours per day during the school lunch break. The contract is for 38 working weeks of the year (school term only) plus holiday pay.
We are also seeking casual midday supervisors who would be able to help out on an ad hoc basis.
If you are ready for a new challenge and enjoy working with an organisation where no day will be the same, then please apply.
‘All about the Child’
At HET, we aim to put the child at the centre of everything we do. We believe that by doing this, it drives our ethos and values to do the best we can for our children.
‘What about Sam’
Sam is the name we have given to the notional Hamwic child. By asking ourselves ‘What about Sam?’ we ensure that we put our pupils at the heart of our decision making.
If you apply and have not been contacted by the 16th April 2023, you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
JOB/PERSON SUMMARY:
- We are looking for enthusiastic and committed persons to join our friendly lunchtime teams at Wimborne First School and Nursery on a permanent or casual basis.
- You will need to be self-motivated and enjoy working with children, to encourage positive
- behaviour.
- The role will include preparation of the hall
- Supervision of children whilst they are eating their hot school meals or packed lunch.
- Successful candidates may also be expected to ensure fun and safe supervision in the school playground during the school lunch break.
- Can establish positive expectations of pupils’ behaviour and a sensitivity to pupils’ personal needs
- Has good interpersonal skills
- Has discretion and sensitivity
- Is able to work under their own initiative
- Is a good team player
- Has a commitment to safeguarding children.
WE CAN OFFER YOU:
- Excellent CPD opportunities and Training and Development Programmes
- In-house Teaching School
- An individual induction programme supported by a mentor
- Networking groups for Teachers, Business Managers, Site Teams and IT staff
- Eligibility to join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
- Generous holiday entitlement for staff working 52 weeks per year which increases with length of service
- Free eye tests up to the value of £25 for users of VDU equipment and contribution up to the value of £60 towards the purchase of glasses specifically for the use of display screen equipment (where all conditions are met)
- Opportunity to become a school workplace Health and Wellbeing representative, meeting with other schools on a termly basis and feeding into the Health and Wellbeing strategy
- Access to the Trust Health and Wellbeing pages
- Access to a staff benefits portal through Vivup
- Free confidential telephone and face to face counselling for staff and family members
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Should you wish to apply for this vacancy, please view the job description and complete the application form which can be found at www.hamwic.org and return to Mrs Jackie Read, School Business Manager at hr@wimbornefirst.dorset.sch.uk .
SAFEGUARDING:
All schools with the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
THE HILLARY PARTNERSHIP
The Hillary Partnership is part of an umbrella Trust called the Hamwic Education Trust. At the Hamwic Education Trust we offer unique opportunities for those individuals that excel in education.
We aim to deliver an outstanding education to our pupils and to do so we must employ outstanding people.
We offer a training pathway for all employees including teachers, support staff and our middle and senior leaders.
Our staff have opportunities to work on cross phase projects and to work in other schools within the Trust in order to gain invaluable experience and enhance their skills