Job Description

Job Description

Job Title
Senior Midday Supervisor
Grade
2020 Scale 3 (2019 Band 2)
Reports to
The Headteacher
Responsible for
Midday Assistants
Liaison with
Midday Assistants

Pupils

Headteacher

Catering and Caretaking Staff
Job Purpose
To lead a team of midday assistants (MDAs), ensuring the safety, welfare and good conduct of pupils during the midday break, in accordance with school policy, and under the direction of the Headteacher.
Principal Accountabilities

· To organise and supervise a team of midday assistants to ensure the safety, welfare and good conduct of pupils during the midday break.

· To ensure there is adequate supervision of pupils in all areas of the school building and grounds where pupils are permitted access during the midday break.
Duties
· To communicate instructions from the Headteacher to the MDAs.

· To alert the Headteacher (or nominated member of staff) to any concerns regarding an individual child or group of children.

· To take a lead in organising activities for the children as appropriate.

· To enforce the necessary sanctions for maintaining good order.

· To take a lead in dealing with minor accidents and to report any serious incident to the Headteacher at the earliest opportunity.

· To administer basic first aid as necessary.

· To ensure that all necessary records relating to accidents, first aid administered, behaviour, and sanctions employed, are completed by all midday staff.

· To be responsible for the safe return of all pupils to the care of the teachers at the end of the midday break.

· To supervise the clearance of the dining area, ensuring furniture and floors are clear of spillages etc.

· To report staff absences to the Headteacher and re-organise rotas as necessary.
General
· To attend relevant training and meetings as requested.

· To ensure that confidential information relating to pupils and the school is respected by the midday team.

· To participate in the performance and development review process, taking personal responsibility for identification of learning, development and training opportunities in discussion with line manager.

· To understand and ensure the application of school policies in relation to health, safety, welfare and behaviour of pupils.

· To comply with individual responsibilities, in accordance with the role, for health & safety in the workplace

· Ensure that all duties and services provided are in accordance with the School's Equal Opportunities Policy

· The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

SENIOR MIDDAY SUPERVISOR

General heading
Detail
Examples
Qualifications & Experience
Specific qualifications & experience
Successful experience working with children in a school/early years environment

NVQ level 2

Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
Basic knowledge of First Aid

Literacy
Good reading and writing skills
Numeracy
Ability to count and undertake basic calculations
Technology
Ability to use basic equipment e.g. photocopier, video
Communication
Written
Ability to write basic reports
Verbal
Ability to use clear language to communicate information unambiguously

Ability to listen effectively
Languages
Seek support to overcome communication barriers with children and adults
Negotiating
Consult with children and other adults
Working with children
Behaviour Management
Understand and implement the school's behaviour management policy
SEN
Ability to understand and support children with developmental difficulty or disability
Curriculum
Good understanding of games and activities which support learning
Child Development
Good understanding of the way in which games and activities can help children develop
Health & Well being
Understand and support the importance of physical and emotional wellbeing
Working with others
Working with partners
Understand the role of others working in and with the school
Relationships
Ability to establish rapport and respectful and trusting relationships with children, their families and carers and other adults
Team work
Ability to work effectively with a range of adults
Information
Know when, how and with whom to share information
Responsibilities

Organisational skills
Good organisational skills

Ability to remain calm under pressure
Line Management
Ability to manage and support the work of others
Time Management
Ability to manage own time effectively
Creativity
Demonstrate creativity and an ability to resolve problems independently
General
Equalities
Awareness of and promotion of equality
Health & Safety
Good understanding of Health & Safety
Child Protection
Good understanding and effective implementation of child protection procedures
Confidentiality/Data Protection
Understand procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality
CPD
Demonstrate a clear commitment to develop and learn in the role