Lunchtime Midday Supervisor Required

Be part of our creative and passionate team as we plan the next step on our journey, and Grow, Learn and Flourish within GLF Schools.

Your opportunity

Merstham Primary School are looking for a Midday Supovisor  to help supervise the children over the lunchtime period. We are looking for pro-active individuals to supervise children both in the dining area and in play areas to ensure the orderly conduct, welfare and safety of children during school lunch breaks. Hours will be daily between 12:00pm and 1:30pm, term time only.

This is a great opportunity for a valued member of the local community to help ensure procedures are carried out safely and consistently. Whether you are looking for a job to fit in with your family commitments, early retirement, or looking for a part time position, this could be the perfect job for you.

About Merstham Primary School

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Merstham Primary, our cluster includes the following other schools; Southgate Primary School, Forge Wood Primary School, Kilnwood Vale Primary School, Greenway Junior School, Salfords Primary School, Lime Tree Primary School.

This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.At Merstham Primary School, we want children to be confident lifelong learners. We set high expectations academically and socially and provide a nurturing environment to develop a caring attitude.

Therefore, we want our school to be a place where:

• everyone feels safe, cared for and included;
• all children are given the skills and opportunities to be independent and collaborative learners in a happy, structured, stimulating environment;
• expectations are high, both collectively and individually;
• all children are equipped with the knowledge and skills to choose a healthy, active lifestyle;
• teachers provide school days that excite, challenge and motivate each child;
• our 6 rules are simple, fair, understood and consistent;
• everyone is valued and respected regardless of gender, race, age, religion or ability;
• goals and targets are clearly defined and explained and achievements are celebrated; 
• we prepare all our children for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life and equip them to achieve the highest standards possible in everything they do.

What we are looking for What we are looking for

• Someone who can work on their own initiative

• People with good communication skills

• Be able to initiate and encourage positive play

• Reliable

• Approachable

• Ability to build good working relationships with colleagues and children

• Be respectful and caring towards the children

• Organise play activities that are age appropriate

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team.

•  Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
•  42 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
•  We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity

    GLF Schools Employment Offer

• GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
•  Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme 
•  Flexible working options
•  Generous holiday allowance
•  Work life and family friendly policies
•  Employee wellbeing initiatives
•  Career pathways and talent management
•  Access to a staff benefits portal
•  Community and collaboration working model
•  Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details

Hours: Part Time, 3 hours per week, 12.30pm – 1.30pm Tuesday - Thursday, Term time only

Salary: Pro Rata: £1,539.49 FTE: £21,474 Associate 1

Closing date for applications –5th July 2024

Interview date – TBC but as soon as possible. 

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Contact

We positivly encourage informal visits so please do contact the school office if you would like to arrange this.

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.