Midday Supervisor

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four ?

Our colleagues' wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we're always looking for new ways to improve everyone's work/life balance. We're taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we'll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group - so there's never been a more exciting time to join !

Job Title: Midday Supervisor

Location: Claystone School, Luton LU1 4LL

Salary: £11,150 per annum (£12.50 p/h)

Hours: 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday 10am - 2pm

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Midday Supervisor to join our close-knit team at Claystone School, part of Options Autism.

About the Role

Under the reasonable direction of the Senior Leadership Team, carry out the duties of a Midday Lunch Supervisor as set out in the current school policies. Uphold the professional code of conduct. Support the school in accordance with the ethos, organisation and policies of the school as a fully committed member of staff as detailed in the specific duties and core standards below.

Key Responsibilities

• To take responsibility for the standard of cleanliness and hygiene of premises and equipment
• To positively encourage good behaviour and table manners and hygiene
• To assist, when necessary, in the ordering of food and other commodities required from designated suppliers
• To actively supervise the dining room procedures: carrying of meals to the table - assisting with the service at the table - training pupils in the correct use of cutlery - clearing and stacking table equipment and serving dishes - wiping and re-setting tables if necessary - cleaning up food and water spillages on tables and floors
• To be responsible for ensuring the safety, welfare and good conduct of pupils whilst in the dining room
• To follow the school's absence policy in the case of absence due to illness
• To ensure that the catering service runs efficiently
• To maintain standards of Kitchen and personal hygiene and health and safety and operate to the standard required by the statutory health and hygiene regulations
• To attend any of the job training sessions as required
• To administer first aid in the case of a minor accident acting on the advice of the registered first aider. Record accidents in the first aid record and report serious accidents to the Head Teacher

About Us

Our new Options Autism School - Claystone School in Luton, Bedfordshire opened January 2025 and will have capacity for 48 pupils ages 4-11 years old and will cater for pupils who have ASC and Complex Needs.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running.

Why join Options Autism?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

And that's not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.