What skills and experience we're looking for

LEO Academy Trust are actively looking to recruit a Midday Supervisor to join our Cheam Common Infants' Academy.

The successful candidate(s) will enjoy a varied daily routine as partof a team. The list below will offer an idea of what else is to be expected, although it is not exhaustive.

- Provide supervisory support and assistance both in the dining and outside areas.

- General supervision of pupils during the lunch period, in the dining hall, playground (and classrooms in poor weather).

- To supervise pupils, including:-

• Washing hands before eating.
• Checking that pupils are not playing in toilets, cloakrooms etc.
• Dealing with pupils who have been sick, (including cleaning up any mess where necessary).
• Ensuring pupils tidy up/clear up in a satisfactory manner. To be familiar with and able to put into practice safeguarding policies and procedures.
• To report difficult pupils and unruly behaviour to the Lead Midday or member of staff.
• To deal with first aid matters and report serious incidents to the office staff and/or Principal immediately they occur.
• To have high expectations of behaviour and discipline at all times, following the school’s Behaviour and Anti-Bullying policies.
• To interact with the pupils by organising games and equipment.

All candidates should detail how you meet the aspects of the person specification for the role. You should describe your suitability against the person specification and ensure that you cover all essential criteria (if not marked as essential, please assume all are essential), by providing evidence and examples of proven experience.

Applications are invited from all members of the community. We do not discriminate against staff on the basis of age; race; sex; disability; sexual orientation; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; religion, faith or belief (Equality Act 2010 protected characteristics). The principles of non-discrimination and equality of opportunity also apply to the way in which staff and Trust treat visitors, volunteers, contractors and former staff members.

Please be aware:

• This role can only be worked in the UK from the location provided and not from overseas.
• For this role the Trust would not consider sponsoring a Certificate of Sponsorship/visa. Please note we are unable to offer advice on any Visa and Immigration cases.
• Feedback will only be provided upon request if you attend an interview.
• In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidelines, the Trust will use internet searches, including social media searches to perform pre- employment checks on candidates in the course of recruitment. The Trust will act in accordance with its data protection and equal opportunities obligations.
• Employees working in any role that requires them to communicate with pupils, parents, guardians, staff and / or members of the community, must be able to speak fluent English to enable the effective performance of the role and to ensure that they are able to abide by their safeguarding responsibilities.

Reasonable adjustments

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in applying for this role, or at any stage of the recruitment process, pleasecontact the Recruitment team via recruitment@leoacademytrust.co.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities

LEO Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. For further information, please refer to ourapplicant guideon our website.

Please be advised that the Trust reserves the right to withdraw this advert at any time.

What the school offers its staff

LEO Academy Trust champions continuous professional development and delivers a programme of in house CPD. We also work with a range of partners to offer accessible training for all staff including e-learning and face to face workshops. We believe in the importance of succession planning, and that we are well placed to support you in your next challenge. We offer opportunities to work across different academies within the Trust, and a commitment to promotion opportunities, encouraging ‘home grown’ talent.

Commitment to safeguarding

All employees of the Trust are deemed to be in regulated activity with children and as such, all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and for this role, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed amongst other checks as appropriate.