Midday Supervisor

Job Title: Midday Supervisor

This role presents an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to develop their skills.

The role will be predominately The Grange but with occasional travel to your academies and of course, to build on your relationship with our fantastic E-ACT colleagues.

E-ACT The Grange School | Dream, Believe, Achieve

E-ACT The Grange School is an inclusive school committed to nurturingg every student's potential. Our dedicated staff set high academic and social expectations, providing a supportive and stimulating environment for students to thrive. 

We have high expectations of our children both academically and socially. We are a lively, exciting and well-resourced school with a caring ethos. We offer a wide range of experiences and opportunities to the children both during the working day and after school. In return, we expect the children to work very hard and always give their best. The children at E-ACT The Grange School are hard working, well behaved and polite and a delight to work with.

Discover more: https://www.thegrange.northants.sch.uk/web/

Role Purpose:

The purpose of this role is to work as part of a team supervising pupils during the school lunch break, which includes attending to their welfare and domestic needs.

Key responsibilities:

You will experience the full breadth of what a midday supervisor has to offer, here is just a tiny example to whet your appetite:

• Supervision of pupils immediately before, during and after the mid-day meal. This includes provision for children who bring sandwiches.

• Supervision of hand washing and toileting by pupils as deemed necessary by the Headteacher.

• Supervision of pupils entry and exit from the dining area, including supervision of pupils during any journey or walk to the dining room.

• Supervision of pupils in the playground under the direction of the Lead Pastoral Practitioner.

• Setting up and removal of playground equipment under the direction of the Lead Pastoral Practitioner.

Pay range: NJC 2-3 - £3,987.45 - £4,053.59

What are we about?

Strategic Vision: We firmly believe that coming from a disadvantaged background should not determine your future, and our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ (OMOD) strategy is about creating the conditions where children, young people and staff can thrive.  

Outstanding Leadership: Leadership is the key to unlocking exceptional outcomes for our team and the communities we engage with. We lead by example, fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Inclusive Excellence: We are developing a people-first culture, celebrating the diversity of our team and the broader community. Co-construct the essence of an extraordinary workplace that values and leverages the unique contributions of each team member.

System Leadership: Our ambition is to transform the lives of individuals and communities across the trust. We are though leaders on topics important to our communities and offer sector wide support to drive change.

National Collaboration: Our exceptional team members share, and problem solve together across all functions. You will have the opportunity to share your skills, hear from experts and work with staff across the country to develop your practice. 

About E-ACT: 

Join a trust that is going places!

Having recently won MAT of the Year 2023 at both the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, this is a very exciting time to join us! Why do we feel we have been recognised as a strong MAT? It is down to our dedicated, talented staff that are committed in delivering nothing but excellence for all of our children and young people.

We all pride ourselves in fostering a people-first culture, which extends to all our pupils, staff, and stakeholders. We are proud to lead a community of 38 academies, educating of over 18,000 pupils across our five core hubs. Our staff satisfaction is above national benchmarks and we run a range of projects and programmes to address key topics such as workload and wellbeing.

Our Opening Minds, Opening Doors strategy is at the forefront of everything we do, we don’t just prepare our pupils for the world; we equip them to thrive and succeed within it. Through our collaborative approach to education, we aim to open doors to a world of opportunities, where every child can pursue their dreams.

Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk  

Benefits: 

Collaborative Working: Thrive in an environment that values teamwork and collaboration, fostering a culture of shared knowledge and collective success. 

Support System of 38 Academies: Be part of a network of 38 academies, providing a dedicated support system and opportunities for professional growth and collaboration. 

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to confidential counselling services, providing emotional support and guidance when needed. 

Cycle to Work: Enjoy a healthy commute with our cycle-to-work programme, making bicycles more affordable. 

Electric Car Scheme: Take advantage of our environmentally friendly initiative, making electric vehicles more accessible for a sustainable and efficient commute. 

Generous Pension: Secure your future with a robust pension plan, ensuring financial well-being during retirement. 

Holiday Entitlement: Enjoy 30 days annual leave plus statutory Bank Holidays.

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing and returning our application and equal opportunities form. 

E-ACT 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. 

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.