Supply Playground Supervisor

Lyceefrancais; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A bilingual school in Greater London is seeking playground and canteen supervisors to supervise children aged 3 to 11 during lunch breaks. Candidates should have professional knowledge of children, excellent teamwork skills, and the ability to communicate effectively in English and/or French. Typical working hours are Monday to Friday during term time, with a monthly salary of £16.36 per hour. This is a zero-hour contract, and successful candidates must provide evidence of their right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Carry out active supervision of the pupils during lunch breaks.
• Encourage pupils to eat a balanced diet and try new food.
• Identify and intervene in case of inappropriate behaviour or conflict.
• Report any incidents or accidents to management.
• Supervise pupils on Wednesdays as they leave school.

Skills

Professional knowledge of children

Excellent teamwork

Dynamic and responsive

Punctual and flexible

Good command of English and/or French

Listening and communication skills

Behaviour and language adapted to the public concerned

Respect confidentiality and promote discretion

To act in accordance with the school policies

Job description

Role

Playground and canteen supervisors during lunch break working with children aged 3 to 11.

Main duties

• To carry out active supervision of the pupils
• To draw the attention of pupils eating a balanced diet and try new food
• To identify inappropriate behaviour and to intervene quickly in case of injury or conflict between pupils
• To report to the Management any incident or accident
• To supervise pupils on Wednesdays as they leave school (school finishes after lunch on Wednesdays)

Expected skills and knowledge

• Professional knowledge of children
• Excellent teamwork
• Dynamic and responsive
• Punctual and flexible
• Good command of English and/or French
• Listening and communication skills
• Behaviour and language adapted to the public concerned
• Respect confidentiality and promote discretion
• To act in accordance with the school policies

Working hours

Any day from Monday to Friday during term time. Typical hours are 11:15 - 13:45 (except Wednesday 11:15 – 13:30). This is a zero hour contract.

Gross monthly salary

£16.36 per hour

The Lycée is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check. (This procedure is undertaken by the Lycée). Additionally, anyone who has resided outside the UK will be asked to provide a criminal disclosure record from their country of residence.

Other requirements

You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK

Please complete the attached application form

Successful candidates will be invited to an interview Friday 28 March 2025 (morning) (practical details and the time of the interview will be communicated by email).