We are looking for a Lunchtime Supervisor to join our team at Harris Academy Wimbledon.
About Us
Harris Academy Wimbledon opened in September 2018. We are a brand new, co-educational 11-18 school for the High Path area. We currently have 900 students in year 7-11 and will open a 6th form in September 2023.
Harris Academy Wimbledon promotes high levels of academic achievement across the curriculum, encourages participation in extra-curricular opportunities and empowers students to make decisions wisely. The curriculum is rich, diverse and personalised ensuring every student achieves his or her true potential. Academic success goes hand-in-hand with a rich variety of enrichment and extra-curricular activities; these activities help foster a spirit of aspiration, resilience and joy in learning.
Professional learning is at the heart of academy supporting all staff in their development. The academy has a growth mindset approach where industry and commitment are seen as cultural virtues. Development of resilience, self-esteem, managing risks/consequences and the ability to work effectively together all form a key part of the pastoral provision.
Main Areas of Responsibility
Your responsibilities will be to:
Undertake direct supervision of students in the dining hall.Supervise conduct of students, ensuring safe and orderly conduct.Promote and ensure school rules are met and that health and safety procedures are maintained.Supervise students entering and leaving the dining hall.Ensure students have good table manners.Ensure students are returning trays and disposing of waste as appropriate in the bins provided.Clean up spillages or debris around the dining areas to ensure the maintenance of good order, discipline and safety, wipe down tables inside and outside at the end of lunch time and sweep the floorBe aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.Be aware of and support diversity and ensure equal opportunities for all.Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the academy.Appreciate and support the role of other professionalsAttend and participate in relevant meetings as requiredParticipate in training and other learning activities and performance development as requiredUndertake any other duties commensurate with the level of the post, as required to ensure the efficient and effective running of the dining areas Qualifications & Experience
The successful candidate will have:
Experience of working with secondary age childrenExperience of working with children who may have additional needsThe ability to encourage and inspire young peopleGood organisational skillsEffective team working skills, understanding academy roles and responsibilities and own position within theseThe ability to use own initiativeThe ability to work in a flexible way Next Steps
If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact us via e-mail, or call to arrange a conversation.
Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. You will need this when completing your application.
Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.
Professional Development & Benefits
Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan including access to a virtual GP, electric car scheme, 26 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays) for staff who work across the full year, and many other benefits.
Safeguarding Notice
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
Equal Opportunities
The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.