Midday Supervisor

About HEART Academies Trust

HEART Academies Trust formed in 2017 and currently consists of one secondary school, Bedford Academy and five partner primary schools, Cauldwell School, Goldington Green Academy, Shackleton Primary, Shortstown Primary and Wilstead Primary.

We are a non-profit making charitable company sponsored by the Harpur Trust, one of the largest charities in the UK. With a proven track-record in education through their ownership and management of four Harpur Trust private schools in Bedford and as a sponsor of Bedford Academy since its creation in 2010, they are the perfect partner to support HEART Academies Trust as we grow.

HEART Academies Trust supports continuity of education within the community. Adopting a ‘stronger together’ approach and a commitment to positive collaboration enables each academy within the Trust to celebrate what they already do well whilst providing opportunities to ensure continued development and improvement across all academies within the Trust.

What we offer

As part of HEART Academies Trust, staff are valued and supported, allowing them to contribute fully to the wider school community. Our commitment to staff development and wellbeing is paramount.

Paid wellbeing day per year.

£200 Refer a friend scheme, tech scheme and cycle to work scheme.

Employee assist programme.

Generous pension and a competitive salary.

Free gym, shower and parking facilities.

Free tea, coffee, breakfast and eye tests.

An open and collaborative working environment with an inclusive workplace

An excellent catering provision.

A commitment to environmental sustainability.

What we’re looking for

To look after children during the lunch break. This role covers a range of activities to ensure that lunchtimes at school are a safe and effective part of children’s education and development.

To monitor children during lunchtimes to encourage them to eat healthy lunches, helping children who are having difficulties, for example with cutting up food, encouraging good table manners, and ensuring that behaviour does not become too boisterous.

To supervise children in the playground (or in the hall or classroom in wet weather), support positive play, deal with incidents according to school policies, comfort children who are upset, they may deal with and follow procedures for minor injuries such as cuts, grazes and bruises, and organise games.

5 hours per week - 11:45 - 12:45