Job Description
POST: Lunchtime Supervisor
WORKING PATTERN: 5 hours a week - Monday-Friday (12:00-13:00)
PRO RATA ANNUAL SALARY: £ 2,673.04
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed Term (until 31/08/2026)
LOCATION: Oasis Academy Connaught
DISCLOSURE LEVEL: Enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure with Barred List Check
JOB PURPOSE:
• To ensure that the students are appropriately supervised during the lunchtime break and to encourage students to take responsibility for leaving the dining areas and other areas of the Academy used at lunchtime in a clean condition in close liaison with the Teaching, Support and Kitchen staff.
• To contribute to the promotion of the well-being of children within the academy.
• To promote and safeguard the welfare of children you come into contact with.
• To promote and develop a positive culture and ensure diversity within the academy community is recognised and respected.
• To contribute to the development of the academy’s vision, values and aims and to abide by agreed professional behaviours and attitudes.
• SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
• To assist in the lunchtime supervision of pupils to ensure that the meal is completed on time in a safe and hygienic setting.
• To ensure children play safely and supervise behaviour following the Academy’s Positive Behaviour Policy.
• To report to Senior Meal Supervisor, class teacher or ALT any concerns regarding safety or behaviour.
• To help children enjoy a successful and enjoyable playtime.
OTHER:
• To undertake professional development and training activities as appropriate.
• To attend staff meetings and development days as directed by Senior Leadership Team.
• To respect confidentiality at all times.
• To act in accordance with the Equal Opportunity Policy, Health and Safety Policy and confidentiality guidelines.
• Safeguarding children and young people
• Oasis is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
• The above responsibilities are subject to the general duties and responsibilities contained in the Statement of Conditions of Employment.
• The duties of this post may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or level of responsibility entailed.
Person Specification
Our Purpose
Oasis Academies exists to provide a rich and balanced educational environment which caters for the whole person - academically, vocationally, socially, morally, spiritually, physically, emotionally and environmentally. Our task is to serve our students as well as to provide a learning hub for the entire community. In this way we will raise aspirations, unlock potential and work to achieve excellence through encouraging a ‘can do’ culture which nurtures confident and competent people.
Oasis Ethos
Our ethos is an expression of our character - it is a statement of who we are and therefore the lens through which we assess all we do. Our work is motivated and inspired by the life, message and example of Christ, which shapes and guides every aspect of each of our schools. This is foundational to our belief that all people are created and loved by God as equal and unique beings, and to our commitment to model inclusion and compassion throughout all the aspects of the life and culture of each Academy community.
For further information, please refer to the Education Charter document which accompanies this job description.
ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE
Qualifications • First Aid Certificate
Experience, Skills & Knowledge • Basic hygiene procedures
• Experience of working with children •
Personal Qualities • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people •
• Willingness to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks •
• Motivation to work with children and young people •
• Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people •
• Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours and attitudes to use of authority and maintaining discipline •
• Have a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. •
Oasis Academy Connaught is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
