East Wickham is a three form primary school set in extensive grounds within walking distance of Welling station and accessible by good public transport links.

If you would like to work in an exciting and supportive environment where the children are at the heart of everything we do, then this position is for you.

What we can offer you:

●       A supportive school with strong CPD for all staff

●       Children who aspire to be the best that they can be

●       Laughter on a regular basis

●       SLT who empower staff and value a ‘shared voice’

●       Next steps in your career, should you want to take them

●       The backing and support of a large Academy Trust

East Wickham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we 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 and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school. 

East Wickham is committed to equality and diversity in employment practice and service delivery.

Your Opportunity

We are looking for a Midday Supervisor to work as part of a team, this could be in either the KS1 or KS2 building. The successful candidate will be required to engage with pupils, lead a lunchtime activity and follow instruction from your Line Manager. You will be flexible in your approach to the different needs of our pupils, have a sense of humour and a calm manner. You will be expected to have a current first aid certificate or willing to receive training to become a qualified first aider.

What we want from you:

●       We are seeking an enthusiastic, caring and dedicated person to join our school. 

●       A passion for working with children and boundless energy is essential.

●       Our staff work together, to support each other and achieve the best outcomes for the children.

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. These will be applied during the recruitment/selection and probationary stages.

Further details about this vacancy are available to download from the downloads section below. Alternatively, if you wish to discuss the post further please contact the Christine Conner, School Business Manager on businessmanager@ewp-tkat.org

Visits to the school are actively encouraged and can be arranged via office@ewp-tkat.org

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

For an informal discussion about the role please the school on 0208 8543637 or at office@ewp-tkat.org.

Please refer to the Job description and Person Specification.

Your Application

To apply for this vacancy please visit  https://tkat.livevacancies.co.uk/#/ – click on the Royal Park advert and the relevant information about the vacancy will be displayed. Click on the apply button and complete from there/   Alternatively, download the attached application form and send  to businessmanager@ewp-tkat.org or post to Mrs C .Conner, School Business Manager, East Wickham Primary Academy, Wickham Street, Welling, Kent  DA16 3BP.   

CV's will not be accepted. 

Closing date for applications is 17th January 2025 with interviews scheduled for week commencing 20th 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.