Dorrington Academy is an Outstanding, three-form entry Single Academy Trust in Birmingham that continues to be a school of choice for the local area of Perry Barr.

We aspire to be a diverse and inclusive community school where every child is empowered to reach their full potential. We aim for our children to leave equipped with the academic knowledge, skills and personal attributes needed to become successful citizens in modern Britain.

Guided by our core values of contribution, compassion, respect, positivity and perseverance, we embrace a creative, personalised curriculum that nurtures the spiritual, moral and social wellbeing of our diverse community.

We relentlessly strive for our children to be happy and feel safe in school, extending their learning through a broad and balanced, experience-rich curriculum that creates challenges and fosters growth. Our curriculum is carefully planned and sequenced so that our children are taught the right things at the right time – building on what has come before.

The Governors of this successful three-form entry school wish to appoint an enthusiastic Lunchtime Supervisor at Dorrington Academy, you will play a vital role in ensuring pupils are safe, happy and well supported during the midday break. Working as part of a team, you will supervise children in the dining hall, playground and around the school site, helping to promote positive behaviour, good manners and inclusive play.

You will provide practical and emotional support where needed, encourage social interaction, and respond appropriately to any incidents, always in line with the school’s safeguarding, behaviour and health and safety procedures. This role is ideal for someone caring, observant and committed to supporting children’s wellbeing in a calm and positive school environment.

Visits to the school are welcome. Please make contact with the school office to make an appointment.  

Please refer to the Recruitment pack attached for further details. Applicants should complete an application form in full addressing the requirements of the person specification.

Dorrington Academy is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants and the applicant will need to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post. Please note, that as part of our due diligence, online searches and social media will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates.