Lunchtime Supervisor (Walsall)
3 days ago
Walsall
Lead the Past, Influence the Future Job Title: Lunchtime Supervisor\n Location: Hydesville Tower School, Walsall, WS1 2QG \n Salary: £10,687.75 per annum (not pro rata) \n Hours: 20 hours per week | Monday to Friday \n Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only \n Start: November 2026 \n Note: UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. About the School\n Welcome to Hydesville Tower School, a thriving 2-16 co-educational independent day school, proudly part of the Outcomes First Group. Here, we believe in small class sizes, exceptional behaviour, and a strong pastoral ethos, all while maintaining a clear focus on academic excellence. Role Purpose\n Are you a friendly, caring individual with a passion for working with children? Do you thrive on encouraging positive behaviour and creating an inclusive environment? If so, we want you to join our team as a Lunchtime Supervisor! \n In this role, you will help make lunchtime a safe, enjoyable, and positive experience for every student. From supporting students in the dining hall to fostering friendships on the playground, your contributions will be vital in promoting wellbeing and independence. What You Will Be Doing\n\n • Supervising students during lunchtime in both the dining hall and playground, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.\n, • Encouraging positive behaviour, good table manners, and independence, while providing practical support during mealtimes.\n, • Organising safe and orderly movement between dining areas, classrooms, and playgrounds.\n, • Promoting inclusive games and play activities to help students develop friendships and enjoy their break.\n, • Responding calmly to incidents, accidents, or disagreements, providing appropriate support and reporting concerns.\n, • Maintaining a clean, tidy, and safe environment, ensuring dining areas and play equipment are ready for use.\n, • Following safeguarding, health and safety, and school procedures, working closely with colleagues to support students' individual needs.\nWhat You Will Bring\n\n, • A friendly, patient, and caring approach, with a genuine interest in supporting children's wellbeing.\n, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to build positive relationships with students, staff, and families.\n, • The confidence to manage behaviour positively and fairly, creating a calm and supportive environment.\n, • Good awareness of safeguarding, student welfare, and health and safety.\n, • A reliable, responsible, and proactive attitude, with the ability to respond calmly to unexpected situations.\n, • A good standard of education and a willingness to undertake relevant training.\n, • A positive team player who enjoys being part of a busy school community.\nDesirable Qualifications\n\n, • Previous experience working with young children or in an educational setting.\n, • A First Aid qualification.\nAbout Blenheim Schools\n Blenheim Schools is a growing family of innovative, high-quality independent schools dedicated to enabling outstanding futures for every student. Our ethos revolves around understanding each child, their talents, character, and aspirations, providing a personalised, ambitious education that helps every child thrive. \n We deliver a broad, enriching curriculum supported by tailored teaching and exceptional pastoral care. We celebrate individuality, nurture confidence, and champion every learner so they can discover their strengths and achieve their potential. \n Joining Blenheim Schools means becoming part of a collaborative, forward-thinking community that values creativity, inclusion, and professional growth. Our teams are united by a shared belief in the transformative power of education and a commitment to delivering outstanding experiences for students and families. \n We are proud to be part of Outcomes First Schools, which was officially certified as a Great Place to Work® for the sixth consecutive year in 2025. How to Apply\n Ready to make a difference? Complete your application before the closing date! \n Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. \n OFG Education is committed to a fair, thorough, and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. While we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, we do not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants due to delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.