Senior lunchtime supervisor - thomas russell junior school

Thomas Russell Junior School “The Place to be YOUR best” Senior Lunchtime Supervisor Location: Thomas Russell Junior School, Gilmour Laner, Barton-Under-Needwood DE13 8EU Contract Type: Permanent 7.5 hours per week (FTE 37 hours), Term-time only Time: 1.5 hours per day (around the lunchtime of 12:15 -1.15) Grade 3 (SCP 4) £25185 per annum pro rata, Actual Salary £4297 Start Date: 1 September 2026 About Our School We are a friendly, inclusive two-form entry junior school in Barton-Under Needwood near Burton-on-Trent. The school has a strong tradition of high standards. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive and stimulating environment where every child is inspired to achieve their best. The Role We are looking for a professional, passionate and organised senior lunchtime supervisor Key Responsibilities: Liaise with senior staff around the routines, organisation and safety during lunchtime to ensure that procedures are in line with school policy Organise and communicate with the supervisory assistants around rotas, school information and absence. Organise play activities for the pupils Administer basic first aid for minor injuries Manage pupil behaviour at lunchtime What We Are Looking For: Experience working with children in a primary school setting. A caring, patient, and proactive approach. A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. How to Apply If you would like to discuss this role, please contact James Emery via email (headteacher@thomasrussell-junior.staffs.sch.uk) or telephone (01283 247505). Visits to school are very much welcomed. Completed application forms should be emailed to office@thomasrussell-junior.staffs.sch.uk Only fully completed application forms will be submitted for shortlisting. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date: Midday Friday 26 June Interviews: w/b 6 July This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974 Please note if you are shortlisted, an online search will be carried out before interview which may identify any incidents or issues which we might want to explore with you at interview. TRJS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks include an enhanced disclosure and barring service check as a requirement of this post. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our website, and we encourage applicants to review it before applying.