Midday Supervisor

Salary: Grade 1, £23,743 - £23,902 per annum, pro-rata. Approximately £5,100 - £5,134 per annum (0.21479 FTE)

About us and the role

Do you have a passion for supporting children’s wellbeing and helping them thrive in a caring environment?

Avanti Gardens School is looking for a committed and enthusiastic Lunchtime Supervisor to join our team.

You will be supervising students, help create a positive, inclusive, and safe space where all pupils feel supported and engaged during their midday break.

From encouraging positive social interactions to ensuring children enjoy a happy and secure lunchtime experience, you will be making a meaningful impact every day.

As an integral part of the school community, you will serve as a positive example, contributing to a welcoming and encouraging environment.

If you are someone who values kindness, enjoys working with young people, and wants to play an important part in their school journey — we would love to hear from you!

School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time.

Avanti Gardens is a primary school situated in Fishponds, Bristol. The school is housed in a beautiful campus, that was previously an all-through school, and before that part of Bristol University, which means it has many facilities that primary schools don’t, like a full-size auditorium and sports hall. “We’re really fortunate, even though we are in the middle of Bristol, there’s lot of outdoor areas that we can use.” - Mrs Rodgers, Inclusion Lead.

Avanti Gardens was graded “Good” in all areas in 2024. Our school is a non-faith, community school that embraces inclusion and diversity. The school is inspiring place to be that places value on pupil wellbeing, “pupils know how to care for their minds and bodies through weekly singing and yoga” - (OFSTED).

“I think what makes Avanti unique, is the focus on the whole child, giving pupils opportunities to show compassion, show kindness, as well as understanding their place as citizens of the world.” - Matt Newman, Assistant Principal

Our staff are inspired and passionate about their roles, the vision of the school, and providing the most fulfilling learning experience for pupils. Learning is a quest to discover each student’s unique gifts and potential, and to lay the foundation for their lifelong journey of learning.

Principal: Mr Harry Penny

OFSTED Rating: Good

Opened: 1st November 2019

“At Avanti Gardens, we underpin everything we do, with our values and ethos, which looks to develop children in a more holistic way, preparing them to be able to contribute to the wider community.” - Harry Penny, Principal.

What will you do?

• Supervise children during lunchtimes, ensuring their safety and wellbeing in line with the school’s behaviour and safeguarding policies.
• Promote positive, purposeful play and social interaction, engaging with children throughout the lunchtime period.
• Report and respond appropriately to accidents, injuries, or safeguarding concerns, following school procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment by responding to hazards and upholding the school’s ethos and policies.

Why should you apply

Avanti exists to help each person become a well-rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place.

You will be working in a fantastic environment, with:

• Great opportunities for professional development
• LGPS pension scheme (subject to eligibility)
• O2 discounts, Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers
• Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership
• Well-being programs (retreats, yoga, wellness apps
• Cycle-to-work Scheme

What are we looking for?

• Ability to form good relationships with children
• Appropriate knowledge of first aid
• Ability to stay calm and be patient and understanding when dealing with the children
• Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students

Please view the full Job Description for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteria required for this role.

Further information

Pre-employment checks

Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.

Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.

Diversity and Inclusion

We want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensuring that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics.

Such characteristics include (but are not limited to) age, disability, gender including transgender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how the school supports pregnant women and new parents.