Lunchtime Supervisor

About this Role

Name and Location of School:
Westcroft School, Greenacres Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV10 8NZ

Salary Scale and Point: CLPT
04 - CLPT
06 £ 26,016.00 - £26,847.00 Pro Rata

Job Term:
Term Time Only

Appointment Type:
Permanent

Hours:

11:40 - 13:40 Monday - Friday

Start Date:

ASAP

Westcroft School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Lunchtime Supervisor to provide support to the class teacher or other designated members of staff in the delivery of pupils' personal hygiene and care programmes and the organisation of lunchtime provision to ensure the health, safety and welfare of pupils with SEN around the school during lunchtime.

Westcroft School is rated "good" by Ofsted and is situated in Wolverhampton. We are a special school for pupils with complex cognitive difficulties whose age range is 5 to 19 years, who are seeking to appoint a motivated, dedicated and driven Lunchtime Supervisor.

We are an Academy School, part of the Central Learning Partnership Trust (CLPT). We strive to ensure our children receive an education which inspires and promotes positive learning and ensure that rigorous CPD supports all staff in becoming the best they can be.

The school prides itself on its welcoming and positive environment and would warmly encourage you to visit the school by prior arrangement. Please contact Sally Harper, Headteacher, at [email protected], if you would like visit school.

• Relevant professional qualifications or willingness to undertake training
• Experience in a similar role or transferable skills from a related field
• Strong knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, and best practices
• Experience of working in a school
• Has worked with SEND pupils; particularly those with complex learning needs
• Ability to improvise and adapt at short notice
• Excellent behaviour management skills

• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Participation in relevant training to maintain up-to-date knowledge

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• High level of confidentiality, professionalism, and attention to detail

• Flexible, adaptable and creative and able to respond positively to change.
• Has a drive for excellence and a desire to be outstanding.
• Is highly organised, motivated and driven to succeed.
• Is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of ALL students.
• Is a team member who will collaborate with colleagues to ensure the safety and well-being of students.
• Will uphold and promote the ethos and values of the school
• A good team player.

• Strong supportive partnerships with parents and the wider community
• A happy, stimulating and safe learning environment
• Dedicated staff committed to achieving high standards
• A strong supportive and highly experienced leadership team and governing body
• Opportunities for professional development, coaching and mentoring and succession planning

CLPT is required under law and guidance to check the criminal background of all employees. Decisions to appoint will be subject to consideration of an enhanced disclosure, including a Barred List check, from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

• adult cautions (simple or conditional);
• conditional cautions;
• convictions in a Court of Law; and

This information can be disclosed either verbally at interview or by completing a relevant conviction form after interview if that is your preference. It is an offence for anyone to apply for a role if they are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

In accordance with the Childcare Act 2006 and the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulation 2009 the Governors are required to obtain an additional staff disqualification declaration for employees within settings providing care for early years childcare (this covers the age range from birth until 1st September following a child's fifth birthday i.e. up to and including reception age) or later years childcare (this covers children above reception age but who have not attained the age of
8) in nursery, primary or secondary school educational settings, or if when directly concerned with the management of such childcare related…