Lunchtime Supervisor (Part-time)

About the School - Breaside

Located in Bromley, Kent, Breaside Preparatory School provides a rich learning environment for your son or daughter. Our curriculum will prepare your children for the senior schools of choice through a balanced and broadly based education, from their first days in Kindergarten through to the age of 11.

We believe in getting the basics right and teaching the core subjects with a mixture of traditional teaching styles with the more modern approaches to learning. Coupled together with a strong work ethic and an enriching learning environment, we are confident that we help each child to develop towards their full potential.

We would like to appoint a suitably qualified Lunchtime Supervisor, to start as soon as possible. It is essential that applicants have experience of working with children and be able to work as part of a team.

Hours of work: 10 hours per week – Monday to Friday (term time only). 

This is a wonderful opportunity to become part of our wonderful team at our additional location on Widmore Road.

The Ethos of Breaside School is to provide high quality, all round education. We are a top independent school, which aims to foster a caring atmosphere in which pupils and teachers are aware of and are sympathetic to the needs of others. Join our friendly team.

About Cognita

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.

About the role

As a Lunchtime Supervisor, you, as an individual and as part of a team, will be responsible for ensuring the safety, welfare, and good behaviour of pupils during the lunchtime break period, in accordance with agreed practices and procedures.

This will involve helping set up the Dining Hall and/or children’s classrooms for lunch, monitoring pupil’s behaviour in the lunch queue, supporting children eating meals and supervising the conduct of pupils, ensuring safe and orderly conduct within the playground and around the premises.

To view a full job description, click here.

Who we are looking for

The successful candidate will have an enthusiastic and caring attitude with the ability to engage in a warm and supportive way with the children. You will be an effective communicator who can use their initiative to provide a variety of engaging and stimulating activities.

You will have a NVQ Level 2 and have prior experience of working with young children and the ability to meet their needs. You should also be able to use basic first aid equipment as required, respect the need for confidentiality, be familiar with the safe use of outdoor equipment and be committed to safeguarding children.

Benefits at Cognita

• Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
• Free coffee and tea supplied throughout the day
• Free Lunch Provided
• Exclusive third-party discounts
• Long School holidays and public holidays
• Free parking on site (subject to availability)
• School fee discount

How to Apply

Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is:  Sunday 3rd November 2024.

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO INTERVIEW AND APPOINT PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE FOR THE RIGHT APPLICANT.