Henbury Court Primary Academy is looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and motivated individual to:
- Build positive relationships with our children
- Support the children to enjoy their lunch breaks and return to class ready for the afternoon’s teaching and learning
- Help the children to have a safe and healthy lunchtime experience
In return we work hard to support our lunchtime staff and offer opportunities for professional training, career progression and the chance to play a key part in helping our children to get the most out of their lunchtimes. Our lunch time staff are responsible for:
- Supervising pupils over the lunchtime period
- Leading and taking part in games and activities with pupils
- Encouraging children to eat their meals
- Dealing with behavioural incidents in line with the schools Behaviour policy and discussing concerns with class teachers or members of the Senior Leadership Team.
- Playing a key part in the school’s health and safety processes
- Helping children interact positively with one another during lunchtimes
Hours: 8.20 hours per week (worked between 11am and 2pm to be agreed at interview, Monday-Friday, term time only)
What we offer:
We invest heavily in the professional development of our staff with opportunities to develop expertise and experience across the Trust. Our focus on collaboration means that everyone is part of a team. Within Endeavour, we develop our own leaders. If you are ambitious and prepared to work hard we will support your career development and help you to be successful.
As proof of our commitment to staff retention and development, we offer enhanced terms and conditions of employment (compared to standard teacher/local authority entitlements), a friendly working environment with supportive leadership, and encourage our staff to maintain a positive work-life balance.
About Us
Endeavour Academy Trust is an inclusive and collaborative group of primary schools in North Bristol. There are currently four Endeavour schools: Henbury Court, Little Mead, Charlton Wood and Fonthill however we are due to expand in September 2023 merging with Trust in Learning (Academies) to become eight schools. Staff work together across the Trust to improve outcomes for all children in our family of schools. This is an exciting time to work for the Trust. We have committed to measured and sustainable growth, which will enable us to create a group of excellent schools with ambition for every child.
Guidance for Applicants
Please note that CVs will not be considered.
- Look carefully at the job description and person specification before applying for this role.
- Ensure that you cross-reference the person specification throughout your application.
- Try and provide examples of times you have fulfilled all aspects of the job description, and the impact it had.
- Please complete all sections of the application form as thoroughly as possible.
- Ensure that you put details of referees. If you have concerns about the suitability of a referee, please contact the recruiter directly.
Safeguarding Statement:
Trust in Learning (Academies) is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance. Our policy and practice is in line with the Department for Education’s ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ most recent Guidance. We ensure that all appropriate measures are applied in relation to everyone who works for the Trust who is likely to be perceived by the children as a safe and trustworthy adult. Safer recruitment practice includes scrutinising applicants, online checks, verifying identity and academic or vocational qualifications, obtaining professional and character references, checking previous employment history and ensuring that a candidate has the health and physical capacity for the job.