Lunchtime Supervisor: Sixpenny Handley First School and Nursery

The Heath Academy Trust and Sixpenny Handley First School and Nursery are excited to be looking to appoint an energetic, enthusiastic Lunchtime Supervisor, to assist in the day to day running of the school’s lunchtime provision.  The successful applicant will ideally have a relevant food hygiene qualification however, we will consider all applicants with appropriate skills, passion and commitment for this role. 

The main responsibilities for the post holder will include:

• To assist in the preparation, cooking and serving of school meals
• To maintain all areas of the kitchen and pieces of equipment, to necessary standards of kitchen hygiene
• Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in accordance with the school’s safeguarding and child protection policy

This role is on a term-time only basis for 12.5 hours per week.  This is a fixed term contract until 31 August 2027; possibly with the option to extend.  The successful applicant should want to play a full part in the life of the school as part of a friendly and dedicated team, who are committed to high standards.

Further details about this role can be found on the job description and person specification included in this recruitment pack and more information about the school can be found on our website: www.sixpennyhandleyschool.co.uk.  Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.  Please contact our school office on 01725 552356 to arrange your visit or discuss the post further.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, all applications must be completed via the online application form.  CVs will not be accepted or considered.  References will be sought for all candidates who accept the invitation to interview.  Please ensure referees are able to provide a full reference rather than a standard statement of employment time.  You should provide the email and telephone contact details for all referees – thank you.

The Heath Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. As part of the safer recruitment check, online searches will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates. The search will be purely based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. All aspects of social media and internet searches will be conducted. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

Sixpenny Handley First School and Nursery is a small, friendly village school for children from 2 to 9 years, nestled in the beautiful surroundings of Cranborne Chase.  As a Rights Respecting and Jigsaw Flagship school, we look to develop our children into young people who are prepared for each part of their learning journey and beyond.

From 2 years old, children are part of our community and encouraged to explore and take the lead with their learning; understanding and respecting their environment and supported to step out of their comfort zone when presented with new and exciting challenges. Throughout the school, we nurture self-respect, friendship, endeavour and kindness linked to our British values and where possible develop the children's understanding of what it means to be part of rural Dorset, the UK and the wider world.

The staff and children promote these values through our school vision:

If We Believe We Can Achieve