Lunchtime Supervisor

St Josephs

Lunchtime Supervisor

Salary Not Specified

St Josephs, Dyke House, Hartlepool

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 15 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 4fff620cb8b14cf4bf8b557a7edfc0a4

Full Job Description

  • Escort pupils to and from the dinner area, as necessary


  • Ensure that pupils having a school or packed lunch are in the dining hall at the correct time and completing dinner register as required


  • Help younger pupils at the serving counter with the proper use of cutlery, and help them cut up their food when necessary


  • Assist pupils with the return of used plates, trays, cutlery and beakers etc.


  • Assist with the cleaning of tables when lunch is finished


  • Supervise pupils eating food brought from home, and ensure that all packed-lunch equipment is cleared away after use


  • Clean and put away all tables and chairs at the end of the lunch period and sweep dining hall floor


  • Report to the Cook any child whose diet may give rise for concern


  • Take charge of groups of children in the playground or the classroom, depending on the weather


  • Devise and initiate and lead constructive play opportunities for children when required


  • Ensure that children remain within a safe environment, and that they play safely


  • Set suitable behaviour standards in line with school policy


  • Help children acquire social skills


  • Attend to minor accidents sustained during the lunch break, and seek appropriate assistance if necessary


  • Attend to any pupil who becomes ill during the lunch break, and again seek appropriate assistance


  • Report to the Head Teacher or appropriate staff any acts that constitute serious infringements of school rules


  • Work under the direction of the teaching staff


  • Liaise effectively and professionally with staff; teachers and parents, as required


  • Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required


  • Show a duty of care and take appropriate action to comply with Health & Safety requirements at all time


  • To undertake Paediatric First Aid & Administration of Medication training.


  • Demonstrate and promote commitment to Equal Opportunities and to the elimination of behaviour and practices that could be discriminatory.


  • The post holder may reasonably be expected to undertake other duties commensurate with the level of responsibility that may be allocated from time to time.

    We are inviting applications from suitably qualified, flexible and self-motivated candidates to join our team of friendly staff.

    The Directors of Bishop Hogarth Catholic Education Trust and governors of St Joseph's are seeking to appoint a Lunchtime Supervisor to support the effective running of the lunch service.

    The successful candidate will need to have high expectations and have a commitment to the Catholic Mission of the school. They will be expected to deliver quality support and supervise children over the lunchtime period in line with our school policy. They will uphold the upmost confidentiality and professionalism at all times and adhere to the school code of conduct.

    The successful candidate will have a positive approach, a caring and patient nature, and be willing to carry out training such as First Aid.