Lunchtime Supervisor: Bishop Aldhelm's CE Primary School

Job description

About the role

Role Summary:

The successful post holder will supervise children from Pre-school to Year 6, both inside the dining halland, when needed, outside at play.

The post holder will be required to undertake Food Hygiene andsafeguarding training.

We are seeking a professional individual who:
• Is patient, calm, and approachable

Is caring and has a child-focused attitude
• Is friendly and has an encouraging manner

Is fair and consistent when dealing with children
• Is reliable and punctual
• Is confident yet gentle with a gently authority
• Has the ability to manage behaviour positively and appropriately
• Is able to work independently and as part of a team

Further Information

Bishop Aldhelm's CE Primary School is a large successful primary and nursery school in the Branksomearea of Poole; founded upon a Christian tradition of faithful service to the local community. We aim tobe an outstanding, forward thinking, and innovative school.

Prospectus | Bishop Aldhelm's CE Primary School and Pre SchoolAt Bishop Aldhelm's our vision is 'Loved By God; United in Learning. ' Loved by God reflects our theologicalunderpinning and is the foundation of our Bishop Aldhelm's values of love, courage, unity and inspiration.United in Learning reflects our educational underpinning.

As a staff team, we work towards 5 pillars thatenhance our professional culture: effective communication, culture of challenge, everyone's a learner,collective responsibility, psychological safety. By focusing on these 5 pillars throughout our practice, webenefit the learning and experiences for all at Bishop Aldhelm's.

We are passionate and determined to make the learning opportunities which we provide deep, fun,memorable and meaningful. Happy learners are successful learners - learning at Bishop Aldhelm's is anadventure without horizons.

We have a very focused creative curriculum which is varied, vibrant andexciting, aimed to achieve high standards.You will be joining a dedicated team that is passionate about making a difference and committed tonurturing the whole child.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to shape learningexperiences that are creative, inclusive, and meaningful. We are committed to the professionaldevelopment and wellbeing of our staff. We offer high-quality training, mentoring, and opportunities forcareer progression.

Bishop Aldhelm's Primary is in the Greenway Partnership of Hamwic Education Trust (HET); a large, fastpaced multi-academy trust with currently 37 schools across the South Coast: Portsmouth, Southampton,Poole and Dorset. The Greenway Partnership is a multi-academy partnership based in Poole and Dorset.The partnership enables local schools to work together to develop a strong education for all our children.

About Us

What we offer you:
• An opportunity to be part of a collaborative managed services team with a shared vision ofexcellence
• A real career path in a thriving and respected organisation
• Flexible working approach, where possible
• Wellbeing day (trial for 2025/26)
• Excellent training and development programmes and opportunities
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme / Teacher Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with length of service (support staff)
• Access to our benefits portal offering a full range of discounts available through Lifestyle Savings
• Access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme, this includes freeconfidential telephone and face to face counselling for employees and family members• Access to financial wellbeing support through a company that provides comprehensive guidanceon all things mortgage related
• Eligible for a Blue Light card
• About Hamwic Education Trust:

HET is fully committed to developing an outstanding workforce. We are a friendly and supportivecommunity of professionals working hard to ensure that our schools are enabling children to grow anddevelop for the future.We have talented staff working in leadership, teaching and support roles throughout our schools andcommitted professionals working in the Managed Services team covering education, safeguarding, HR,IT, finance and estates. This experienced team supports our schools and is responsible for the successfuldelivery of our multi-academy trust.As an employer, we support our staff to grow through continuing professional development and there isa range of apprenticeships and other opportunities available throughout the Trust to extend yourknowledge, skills and career prospects.HET celebrates the uniqueness of our pupils, our staff and our schools and we aim for everyone toachieve their full potential through the pathways of opportunities available.HET recognises that by valuing and promoting equal opportunities in employment for all employees andjob applicants and avoiding unlawful discrimination in employment and delivery of services, we will beable to deliver first class education and value the differences our workforce brings to HET.