Senior Mealtime Supervisor

Establishment: St James CE Primary School Location: Gorton Salary: £5,691 Department: Educational Support Job Type: Part Time

Closing Date:31/10/:00 Interview Date: 07/11/2025 Start Date: ASAP

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 10.00 Weeks per Year: 43.600 Pay Grade: NJC SCP4 - SCP6

The Role

St James CE Primary School is part of Vantage CE Academies Trust and is one of 10 schools across Manchester, Trafford, Salford, Bolton and Knowsley.

The Governors and Principal of our friendly school are seeking a Senior Lunchtime Supervisor to join our friendly staff.

We are looking for someone who will support and encourage play and welfare during the lunchtime period. General duties will include leading a team of lunchtime organisers along with supervising the children whilst they are eating and whilst they are in the playground afterwards. This may also include looking after children with toileting issues.

• the skills to motivate, inspire and co-operate with their colleagues and children
• ability to use their own initiative and have a positive attitude towards the school ethos as well as be adaptable in a variety of situations
• excellent communication skills with children, staff, parents and the wider community
• a proven track record of good attendance

What we can offer you:

• an inclusive and diverse school community
• friendly, motivated, committed and highly skilled staff
• opportunities to work with colleagues from across the Trust
• a firm commitment to your professional development
• an innovative and forward thinking Leadership Team
• a strong focus on staff wellbeing

Actual Salary £5,691 per annum TTO

Appointments made are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references being received. References will be requested prior to interview.

Qualifications

GCSE's in English & Maths at grade 4 or above (or equivalent) Essential

NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in relevant discipline or willingness to work towards Desirable

Skills

Personal Attributes: Dedicated Essential

Focused Essential

Great teamworking Essential

Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, parents and students Essential

Experience

Current first aid certificate Desirable

Personal Qualities

Sense of Humour Essential

A proven track record of good attendance Essential

Ability to work under supervision, as a member of a team and individually Essential

A strong commitment supporting children's learning and good behaviour Essential

Able to maintain discipline, command attention and encourage high standards of pupil behaviour at all times. Essential

Demonstrate ability to deal with sensitive and emotional situations Essential

Experience/Knowledge

Knowledge of school standards and procedures or willingness to train Essential

Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection issues and procedures Essential

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Awareness of child protection/safeguarding with up-to-date training (or willingness to undertake training) Essential

Vantage Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. Vantage Academies Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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