Establishment: St James CE Primary School Location: Gorton Salary: £5,691 Department: Educational Support Job Type: Part Time
Closing Date:31/10/2025 00:00 Interview Date: 07/11/2025 Start Date: ASAP
Additional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 10.00 Weeks per Year: 43.600 Pay Grade: NJC | SCP4 - SCP6
The Role
St James CE Primary School is part of Vantage CE Academies Trust and is one of 10 schools across Manchester, Trafford, Salford, Bolton and Knowsley.
The Governors and Principal of our friendly school are seeking a Senior Lunchtime Supervisor to join our friendly staff.
We are looking for someone who will support and encourage play and welfare during the lunchtime period. General duties will include leading a team of lunchtime organisers along with supervising the children whilst they are eating and whilst they are in the playground afterwards. This may also include looking after children with toileting issues.
* the skills to motivate, inspire and co-operate with their colleagues and children
* ability to use their own initiative and have a positive attitude towards the school ethos as well as be adaptable in a variety of situations
* excellent communication skills with children, staff, parents and the wider community
* a proven track record of good attendance
What we can offer you:
* an inclusive and diverse school community
* friendly, motivated, committed and highly skilled staff
* opportunities to work with colleagues from across the Trust
* a firm commitment to your professional development
* an innovative and forward thinking Leadership Team
* a strong focus on staff wellbeing
Actual Salary £5,691 per annum TTO
Appointments made are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references being received. References will be requested prior to interview.
Qualifications
GCSE’s in English & Maths at grade 4 or above (or equivalent) Essential
NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in relevant discipline or willingness to work towards Desirable
Skills
Personal Attributes: Dedicated Essential
Focused Essential
Great teamworking Essential
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, parents and students Essential
Experience
Current first aid certificate Desirable
Personal Qualities
Sense of Humour Essential
A proven track record of good attendance Essential
Ability to work under supervision, as a member of a team and individually Essential
A strong commitment supporting children’s learning and good behaviour Essential
Able to maintain discipline, command attention and encourage high standards of pupil behaviour at all times. Essential
Demonstrate ability to deal with sensitive and emotional situations Essential
Experience/Knowledge
Knowledge of school standards and procedures or willingness to train Essential
Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection issues and procedures Essential
Abilities, Skills and Knowledge
Awareness of child protection/safeguarding with up-to-date training (or willingness to undertake training) Essential
Vantage Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. Vantage Academies Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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