Mid-Day Supervisor

About Arco Academy: 

Arco Academy is a registered independent alternative provision school with sports as a specialism. In the heart of Camberwell, London, Arco Academy educates students referred by mainstream schools and the Local Authority. We have an emphasis on pastoral care and take a holistic approach towards education. 

We aim to enhance the academic, well-being and personal growth of all students of all abilities. 

We are committed to high-quality education and promoting our vision to unleash the potential in all our students by providing a creative and tailor-made curriculum. 

Every student is allowed to learn, achieve and succeed to their highest potential. Consequently, we work diligently towards meeting the learning needs of our students. This includes encouraging sports participation, developing essential life skills, and nurturing a positive relationship within the school and the community. 

We believe all staff members play a vital role in the lives of our students. Therefore, we take a proactive approach to the development and well-being of all Arco staff. We are committed to investing in all staff through CPD, internal staff support and wellbeing development. 

We pride ourselves on appreciating, promoting and celebrating the diversity and individuality of all students, staff and partners. 

Arco Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an enhanced DBS and other necessary checks. 

For further information regarding Arco Academy policies, visit https://arco.academy/key-information/policies/#1598282602871-bf232412-6cd3 . Please ensure you have read the Safeguarding (Child Protection) Policy and Safer Recruitment Policy. 

Job Description: 

The midday supervisor will supervise students and the school’s lunch area during the midday lunch break and bus stop walks to ensure that the safety and welfare of students are maintained. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities: 

The following are the main duties and responsibilities but are not intended to be exhaustive: 

 Supervision 

• Supervise students in the lunch area, MUGA and classrooms  
• Encourage students to eat their lunch and monitor those who don’t, reporting any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) 
• Supervise students on walks to their bus stop at the end of the school day 
• Monitor students who aren’t engaging and give feedback on any concerns to DSL 
• Make sure students tidy up after themselves in the lunch area  

Organisation 

• Drive to partner school to pick up student lunches
• Set out student lunches after collection  
• Set up and put away the tables, chairs and other equipment needed for eating in the lunch area.

Health and Safety 

• Observe students and the environment and take action to minimise any identified health and safety risks  
• Deliver first aid to respond to minor incidents and refer any major incidents to a qualified first aider 
• Record details of incidents in line with the school’s reporting procedures  
• Be aware of and support students with medical/dietary needs 
• Feedback concerns relating to students’ health and safety to DSL 

Behaviour 

• Report any incidents of serious misbehaviour to the relevant staff member, in line with the school’s behaviour policy 
• Write behaviour reports  
• Take necessary action to minimise disruption and harm to students, in line with the school’s behaviour policy 
• Follow any directions from teachers and the senior leadership team on supporting specific students with challenging behaviour  

Safeguarding  

• Look out for any unidentified visitors approaching the school area and follow the school’s procedures for approaching/reporting individuals  
• Look out for any unidentified individuals or persons approaching the students during bus stop walks 

Other areas of responsibility 

• Read and follow the relevant school policies 
• Undertake training required to develop in the role 

Candidate requirement: 

• Working with children or young people  
• Working and collaborating within a team   
• Ability to respond quickly and effectively to issues that arise 
• Ability to use own initiative and take action accordingly  
• Effective communication with adults and children  
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds 
• Ability to follow instructions from senior team leaders  
• Ability to have a firm but fair approach to handling behaviour issues in line with the Academy’s policies  
• Ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues  

Personal Qualities 

• Commitment to supporting and understanding students' needs  
• Uphold and promote the ethos and values of the Academy 
• Maintain confidentiality at all times 
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion 
• Willingness to undertake additional training 
• Willingness to support with offsite visits  

Desirable qualifications include: 

• A good standard of education to at least GCSE Grade C level or equivalent in English and Mathematics 
• Current First Aid certificate 
• Up-to-date knowledge of Keeping Children Safe in Education, Safeguarding and GDPR compliance 
• Hold an up to date fully enhanced DBS (must have before role commences)