Midday Supervisor

POSITION: Midday Meals Supervisor
GRADE: Scale 2 Points 10 - 13

PURPOSE OF THE POST
As part of a team of Midday Supervisors reporting to the Senior Midday Supervisor for the school concerned, to be responsible for the supervision and maintain positive behaviour of pupils in a given area of the school during the midday break. Depending on the area of the school allocated, duties may include responsibility for the orderly conduct of pupils taking the school meal and/or that of pupils in and around the school buildings during the midday break.
MAIN DUTIES
1. To supervise and maintain positive behaviour of pupils during the midday break, in dining areas, about the school premises and in play areas.
2. To assist and direct pupils in the dining areas and elsewhere, dealing with incidents of unacceptable behaviour and referring matters to the Senior Midday Supervisor when necessary.
3. To assist as directed with the maintenance of orderly arrangements both for taking of the school meal and the use of the buildings and other areas by pupils.
4. To assist as directed with arrangements for the administration of the taking of the school meal (including, if appropriate the handling of dinner tickets and dinner money); and to support the Council’s policies regarding school meals provision (i.e. healthy eating, ethnic meals etc.)
5. At all times to carry out responsibilities/duties with due regard to the Schools/Council’s equal opportunities employment policy.
6. To organise play activities as directed by the Senior Midday meals supervisor.
7. Such other minor and/or non-recurring duties, appropriate to the post, as may be directed.
PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1. To carry out the duties and responsibilities of the post, in accordance with the school’s Health and Safety Policy and relevant Health and Safety Guidance and Legislation.
2. To promote the safeguarding of children.
3. To use information technology systems as required to carry out the duties of the post in the most efficient and effective manner.
4. To undertake training and professional development as appropriate.
5. To undertake other duties appropriate to the post that may reasonably be required from time to time.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. To ensure that the school’s customer care standards are met and adhered to.
2. At all times to carry out the responsibilities of the post with due regard to the school’s Equal Opportunities policy.