We are looking for a warm and caring individual to assist the Head of School as required in order to care for the safety and wellbeing of children during the lunchtime period.
Key Role Information
Salary
£24,413 FTE
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
29/01/2026 12:00
Interview
TBC
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
NJC A2
Department
Midday Staff
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
5.00
Weeks per year
38.000
Visa sponsorship
No
Your Role
Skills
Experience
Experience of working in a school or educational setting
Personal Attributes
A strong personality with an ability to be consistent and firm when handling behaviour issues in line with the school’s policiesessential
Highly committed to the personal growth and development of childrenessential
Able to maintain confidentiality at all timesessential
Committed to promoting the ethos and values of the schoolessential
Able to remain calm in stressful situationsessential
Approachable and compassionate with a caring demeanouressential
Able to use own initiative and take action as necessaryessential
Adaptability and willingness to work in different age groups if required
Experience of employing de-escalation techniques with children
About Us
A small school with a big heart! Hawkchurch CofE Primary School, our lovely village school is situated in beautiful east Devon, on the Somerset and Dorset border. Our rural location makes for an excellent learning environment, where everyone matters.
Our school is dedicated to providing a high-quality education rooted in Christian values. We are a warm and welcoming community that embraces diversity, inclusion and respect for all.
Hawkchurch Church of England School
Chris Threlfall
office@hawkchurch-primary.devon.sch.uk
HawkchurchAxminster
Devon
EX13 5XD
Chris Threlfall
Safeguarding Information
First Federation Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.
The specific Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy for each of our schools can be found in the safeguarding section of their website, together with information about who the Designated Safeguarding Lead and other Level 3 trained staff are.
All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. Applications supported by recruitment agencies will not be considered.