Salary: £20,258 FTE (£6,337 pro rata)
We are seeking to appoint a Midday Supervisory Assistant with Catering Responsibilities to join us here at Mansfield Primary Academy.
You will support the lunchtime food service and ensure the safety and security of pupils whilst promoting learning through play in the outdoor areas.
The Midday Supervisory Team are an important part of our academy life and routines. They work hard to provide a happy and calm environment for pupils, and to support staff during the lunch break. The Midday Supervisors promote high standards of pupil behaviour and health and safety whilst supporting mealtime and playtime during the lunchbreak.
You must have the ability to think on the spot and problem solve - deal with issues/problems in a systematic way and lead the midday staff in the kitchen with a positive outlook.
You will also support the Catering Manager, ensuring that all catering services are of the highest possible standard. You may be required to prepare and serve meals and provide a friendly and efficient service to all staff and pupils.
Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate a positive and caring attitude, patience when dealing with children, the ability to remain calm and be able to liaise positively with staff and students.
About us:
The Mansfield Primary Academy is part of the Greenwood Academies Trust (GAT). The academy was judged as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in March 2018. As a team, we take immense pride in this achievement. We are a talented, enthusiastic and supportive team who enjoy working with our children. Our pupils are well-supported through a range of clubs and support staff to meet their individual needs. We are a vibrant learning community with a strong focus upon rewards and praise.
The academy works to ensure that all pupils are provided with a safe, happy, productive and supportive learning environment so that all pupils can reach their goals and aspirations. We use a range of IT, educational visits and visitors to complement the curriculum and broaden the horizons of its pupils.
In Return:
Our Academy is part of Greenwood Academies Trust (GAT), a highly successful Trust with a proven track record for school improvement. The Trust provides centralised services and support to enable staff to focus on teaching. Being part of the Trust means that we are able to share specialist best practice and work collaboratively with colleagues in other academies. As a GAT employee you will receive excellent opportunities for career progression and access to bespoke CPD from our Learning Alliance to enhance your professional growth.
We believe in looking after the people who make a huge difference to our children, their families and the communities we serve. That’s why we give everyone who joins a Perkbox account – with 24/7 access to perks and discounts, plus curated wellbeing tools to look after your physical and mental health. It’s part of our commitment to look after you.
Here’s what you can look forward to:
- Hundreds of global and local perks, available online 24/7
- Shopping discounts from the biggest brands, all year round
- Save money on everything from the supermarket shop to summer holidays
- A free Employee Assistance Programme from Health Assured
If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”.
This post is exempt from the from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. It is an offence, if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity, to apply for this role.
The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.
All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.