Vacancy for OPAL Midday Supervisor

Orton Wistow Primary School

Salary:

Grade 3, Point 3

£2,247.62 (Actual Annual Salary)

Hours of work:

5 Hours

12.10pm-13.10pm (Monday - Friday)

Job purpose and content

Working as a member of our OPAL play lunch team, you will ensure that all our children have meaningful lunchtime play every day. You will work as a member of the team to create a safe and stimulating outdoor environment providing social, active and creative play experiences for all. The play team is also responsible for ensuring that all our children have a pleasant eating experience at lunch time, while maximising the time they can spend outside playing. You will support all our children as they visit the dining hall and are responsible for clearing and cleaning the hall to a state ready for use (eg for PE, school assemblies) in the afternoon.

Responsibilities and role

Work as part of the play team to cover all lunchtime tasks daily. This will include sessions outside, and in the dining hall.
Work with the play coordinator to ensure all children have access to exciting age-appropriate play opportunities every lunch time.
Facilitate play opportunities and act as an ambassador for play.
Work with the site Manager, play coordinator, and play team members to ensure that all our children have a safe site for play.
Coordinate and communicate between play zones and the dining hall to ensure all children visit the dining hall and eat their lunch.
Assess play areas for risks daily and communicate/implement any changes required.
Assist with putting out and packing away of play equipment/kit.
Record and report incidents of note that occur during lunchtime – eg site issues, behaviour, first aid.
Assess and deliver first aid to pupils (if trained). Assist with first aid reporting.
Coordinate and communicate with the play coordinator, play colleagues and the catering team to ensure that all children visit the dining hall in a scheduled manner, to minimise queuing and maximise play time outside.
Assist children at lunch, eg with queuing, getting seated, opening packets, spillages, disputes, clearing plates / cutlery and encourage good eating, hygiene and social skills.
Clear and clean the hall during service (eg spillages, assisting with waste food, trays and cutlery).
Clean, pack down and store all dining hall furniture at the end of lunch. Sweep the floor ready for use in the afternoon.
Offer care, support and advice for children during lunchtime.
Contribute ideas and suggestions to improve the team practices and performance.
Promote and safeguard the safety and welfare of children in accordance with school child protection and behaviour management policies.
Support and uphold the school’s values system and school rules and reward pupils with verbal praise for positive attitudes and behaviours.
Attend periodic team meetings and/or training for professional development.
To complete school-based induction and any subsequent training required to improve performance and take part in the school performance management system (where relevant).

Skills and personal attributes

Enjoy working with young people (all ages in the primary school range 4 to 11 years).
Positive and supportive attitude towards young people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.
Confident in working with and able to influence and negotiate with children from Reception (4 years old) to Year 6 (11 years old).
Strong teamwork skills; enjoy being part of a team, supportive, flexible and reliable.
Practical, solutions driven.
Friendly, approachable and caring manner.
Dependable, with good time keeping.
Willingness to try new things and work outside comfort zone.

The ideal candidate

Has a good educational background with GCSE or equivalent in the English Language.
Experienced in supporting children.
Is aware of child protection issues.
Understands the concept of confidentiality.
Communicates effectively with all.
Has a positive and enthusiastic approach towards work.

About Orton Wistow Primary School -

Welcome to Orton Wistow Primary School and thank you for your interest in our school.

Our PRIDE code (Polite, Respect, Independence, Do Your Best and Everybody Matters) underpins everything we do at Orton Wistow Primary School. It is these values that ensure our pupils become well-rounded citizens who will go on to make a positive contribution to society. Along with our Learning Tools (Responsibility, Resilience, Perseverance, Concentration and Teamwork) we instil in our pupils a love of learning that they will take with them into the future.

The safety, support, happiness and education of the children who attend our school are our priorities. We continue to build on our success each year, never standing still and always looking for what will make a positive difference for our pupils. Our curriculum reflects the needs of our learners and has been developed by the experienced and passionate staff that work here. We focus on the key knowledge, skills, understanding and vocabulary the children will need in each subject, building on the previous year’s learning as they move through the school.

The amazing community and dedication from all groups associated with the school - staff, governors, parents and the pupils - contribute to our aim of developing the whole child within and beyond the curriculum. We work together to motivate our learners, always encouraging their creativity and curiosity.

We pride ourselves on the rich, diverse and exciting experiences that we provide children and that as they move through the school, the children develop the skills that they need to be able to take on responsibilities and important roles in school.

About Meridian Trust –

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -

Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
Cycle to work scheme
Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
Free on-site parking
Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.

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Vacancies

Midday Supervisor

Orton Wistow Primary School