Lunchtime Supervisor

Swavesey Village College is looking to recruit two Mid-day Supervisors at Swavesey Village College to supervise students in the dining hall and in the outside areas to ensure a safe and positive learning environment is maintained and that all children behave in an appropriate manner.

Meridian Trust Pay scale – Grade 3 point 2 -3

Salary pro rata (actual) £4,455.18 - £4,529.08

Full training and support will be given to the right candidate.

Duties will include assisting the senior management team and members of the teaching staff by supervising students in canteens and outside areas during all lunchtimes. Provide support to any student in need and liaise with the House Offices on any necessary pastoral support.

Willingness to undergo paid first aid training is desirable.

To be successful, you will need excellent interpersonal skills which will allow you to engage with the children and other work colleagues. You should have an awareness of safeguarding and child protection issues (training will be given) and a positive and enthusiastic approach and outlook.

Hours of work:

              Monday to Friday 12.30 – 2.15 (8 ¾ hours per week) Term Time Only. 

We would consider a job share to cover all of these hours.

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation that has risen to be one of the highest performing academy groups in the country. The Trust was formed in 2011 and is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. The Trust currently operates 28 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk

 Swavesey Village College were judged to be outstanding by Ofsted in February 2020, and as a school community we are committed to take Swavesey Village College ‘beyond outstanding’ to ensure it delivers a rich and vibrant education experience for all of our students. The achievements of our students are remarkable, both academically in examination success, and across an incredibly wide range of sports, arts and other co-curricular areas.

Swavesey is a village community school located close to Cambridge with excellent transport links to Cambridge and the pretty market town of St Ives; however, we have a considerable local and national reputation for academic excellence and innovation as part of our Academy Trust (Meridian Trust) and as a Teaching School (CTSN).  

Closing date for applications is 9.00am on Friday 29th October 2023.

Please note applications received after this time will not be accepted.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date, depending on application numbers. Therefore, we would urge candidates to submit their application as soon as possible.

To apply for this vacancy, please click the apply button below.

Contact Annie Ablett Recruitment & HR Officer on aablett@swaveseyvc.co.uk if you require further details.

Meridian Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as social media checks.