St Joseph’s is a friendly, one form entry school serving the parish of St Mary of the Crays and the local area of Crayford. 

Our mission is to provide a broad and balanced curriculum to enable each child to achieve the highest standards of education in a Catholic ethos. 

We are committed to having the best possible standards in all areas of school life. Academically our children perform to the highest levels. Our pupils enjoy learning and the exciting opportunities provided for them. We offer a secure, happy and disciplined environment where children grow and develop into responsible young people.

St Joseph’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, vetting checks and online checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school.

For further information about the school, please visit www.st-josephs.bexley.sch.uk

We are looking to recruit a Midday Supervisor to join our existing team on a fixed term contract until July 2026.

The successful candidate will have:

• Good interpersonal skills; be child friendly and be able to work as part of a team
• The energy and commitment to fully participate in a range of playground activities
• Be able to supervise pupils in the dining hall and carry out associated activities
• The ability to have a positive, consistent approach to pupil welfare and discipline, following school policies
• Be able to maintain confidentiality
• Be flexible with a good sense of humour
• Sympathetic with the Catholic ethos of the school
   

This post is a customer-facing position and falls within the scope of the Code of Practice on English Language Requirement for Public Sector Workers. The school has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the JD/Person Specification.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Mrs A Truss, Head of School on 01322 524162 or at admin@st-josephs.bexley.sch.uk

Please refer to the Person Specification attached.

To apply please complete the application form below and submit to admin@st-josephs.bexley.sch.uk Alternatively, applications can be sent to St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Old Road, Crayford, Kent, DA1 4DZ. CVs will not be accepted.

To apply for this vacancy please visit www.st-josephs.bexley.sch.uk

The closing date for applications is noon on Wednesday 15th January 2025. Interviews are scheduled for Wednesday 22nd January 2025.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted. References will be requested for shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete and return a Self-Disclosure form prior to interview.

Online Searches will be carried out on shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any concerns will be discussed with candidates at interview. Further vetting checks including an enhanced DBS, incorporating a check of the Children’s Barred List, will be undertaken on provisional offer.

St Joseph’s is committed to equality and diversity in employment practice and service delivery.