Lunchtime Supervisor Teaching/Child Support - Part-time

Chilham St Mary's CEP School, Canterbury

• Ref:KCC886-3138-77S
• Posted:23/05/2025
• Pay:KSA-2025
• Start Date:September 2025
• App Close Date:09/06/2025 at 12:00
• Interviews:Monday 16th June

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We are looking for a friendly, nurturing and dynamic person to join our friendly team! The role will involve helping, supporting and interacting with the children during their lunchtimes, as well as leading play and games. 

We are looking for a person with:

• Experience with children, particularly in a primary setting 
• A kind, calm manner 
• A warm smile and a positive mindset
• Positive behaviour strategies and tools 
• Flexibility and adaptability 
• Initiative and drive 
• Good team working and communication skills

Things that we can offer you:

• A supportive, thorough induction into your role
• A warm welcome from our friendly and supportive staff
• A kind, caring ethos with genuine concern for your wellbeing
• A workplace full of smiling children
• Clear policies and procedures

This position is for term time only.

The role is part time, 5 hours per week. Fixed hours will be from 12.00pm- 1.00pm, Monday to Friday. Additional hours may be required for training, which will be paid as overtime as and when it occurs.  

Visits to Chilham St Mary’s CE Primary School are warmly welcomed and encouraged; we look forward to meeting with you. To arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 01227 730442 or by emailing office@chilham.kent.sch.uk

Chilham St Mary’s CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application and a check against the Barred List for Children.

In line with the latest KCSIE guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, Chilham St Mary’s CE Primary School reserves the right to conduct an on-line search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence. All candidates will be expected to complete and return a written self-disclosure form. Any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed at interview.

Information about the school

Chilham St. Mary's is a friendly school with a real family atmosphere located in the heart of our historic village. Each child is valued as unique and filled with potential which we seek to nurture and encourage.

We are a small school with 4 classes of wonderful, hardworking children led by a dedicated team of education professionals. We are housed in five beautiful buildings on one site, two of which are Victorian and one dates back to the Tudor era.

We have strong and supportive links with the local community and the church, and we pride ourselves on our strong christian vision and values. The school plays a role in the village Remembrance Service in November and the lighting of the Christmas Tree in the Village Square each December.

We embrace small community rural living with visits to our local fire station and regular visits to the mobile library. We have regular forest school sessions enabling our children to access the curriculum in new and exciting ways. Our Year 6 children take part in a hugely enjoyable residential trip each year and also take part in the annual Cathedral Day organised by the Diocese of Canterbury.

Chilham St Mary’s has a vibrant P.T.A. that organise events and activities throughout the year. The school is also an associate member of the CARE collaboration family of schools.

Job Contact Information

• Name:School Office
• Address:School Hill, Chilham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 8DE
• Telephone: 01227 730442
• Email: office@chilham.kent.sch.uk

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