The posting
Job Description
Role: Midday Supervisor
Academy: Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane
Start Date: ASAP
Salary (Actual Salary): £2,903.94
Working Pattern: 5 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday, Term Time only.
Are you passionate about creating a safe and positive environment for students during their lunch break? Join us as a Midday Supervisor, where you will be instrumental in ensuring the well-being, health, and safety of students throughout the lunchtime period. This role requires a proactive approach to maintaining acceptable standards of behaviour and building positive relationships within the academy setting.
Welcome from the Principal:
Thank you for your interest in joining Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane.
As Principal, I am extremely proud to have been part of Ledger Lane’s journey throughout my teaching career: from class teacher to SENCo; Vice Principal to Principal. Being at the heart of our community is vital and knowing our children and families is central to our school's ethos. Ledger Lane is proud to be a part of the Outwood Family, a Trust renowned for its commitment to transforming lives and raising standards.
We are nestled in the heart of Outwood, serving a diverse and wonderful group of children and their families. Our school benefits from convenient transport links, with excellent motorway access (M1 and M62) and is a short distance from the train station. What truly sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to a relational approach. We believe in nurturing every child, fostering strong connections, and creating a supportive learning environment where they can thrive.
I am incredibly proud of our dedicated staff, their kindness and commitment to the children shines through. We are a team that loves teaching, and it shows. Our curriculum is rich, and designed to ignite a lifelong love of learning in our pupils. We are a family here at Ledger Lane, and we are excited to welcome passionate educators who share our values. We would love you to join our team if you are committed to making a real difference in the lives of young people.
If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact the school office at [email protected] or 01924 907430.
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of students during the lunchtime period across the site, including supervision in the dining hall and other designated areas. This involves actively upholding acceptable behaviour standards by modelling outstanding conduct, manners, speech, and appearance at all times.
You will intervene in behavioural issues using positive behaviour management strategies to bring about improvement. Furthermore, you will assist in managing the dining environment, ensuring it is kept clean and clear from slip hazards by helping with tasks like clearing tables and tidying equipment.
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Qualifications
The successful candidate should possess strong communication, teamwork, and caring skills. It is essential to demonstrate the ability to make quick decisions regarding when to intervene to prevent children from injuring themselves or others, or when to refer cases of unruly behaviour to the Principal.
Desirable qualities include knowledge of basic hygiene procedures and appropriate knowledge of First Aid. A willingness to obtain and/or enhance qualifications and training is required. A satisfactory DBS check is mandatory.
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About Us
Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).
What will we do for you?
We offer a supportive package focusing on professional advancement, secure benefits, and work-life balance:
- Secure Pay & Pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Training & Progression: Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.
- Flexibility & Leave: Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits (with no qualifying period), and 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays for non-term time staff. (Holiday for part-time staff is calculated on a pro-rata basis)
- Wellbeing & Perks: Dedicated mental well-being strategy, free on-site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
If you are looking for a rewarding, supportive role where you can truly make an impact, we encourage you to apply now.
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Please note, we reserve the right to close advertisements early, either on the advertised closing date, or sooner if required.
Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.



