Midday Supervisor

Novaeducationtrust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A local education trust is seeking a Midday Supervisor to ensure student safety and proper conduct during meal times. The position is permanent, part-time (21.25 hours per week, term-time only) and offers a salary ranging from £24,796 to £25,185 per annum. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supervising dining areas, managing queues, and maintaining a respectful atmosphere. An understanding of safeguarding procedures is essential. The start date is ASAP, with a closing date for applications on January 5, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising children during meal times is preferred.
• Ability to maintain a safe and respectful environment.
• Awareness of safeguarding procedures is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise dining areas and maintain student behaviour.
• Control queues and ensure timely support for students.
• Keep dining areas clean and tidy.

Skills

Supervision

Safety awareness

Behaviour management

Job description

Salary: Scale 2 Point 3-4 (£24,796-£25,185 pro‑ra per annum, £12,228-£12,420 actual per annum)

Contract: Permanent, 21.25 hours per week, term‑time only

Closing Date: Monday 5 January 2026 at 9am

Start Date: ASAP

We are delighted to offer the opportunity for a Midday Supervisor to join our team at The Suthers School.

Key Duties

• Supervision of dining areas
• Be responsible for allocated areas and students each day.
• Oversee and control queues and areas where students wait or queue for their meal.
• Maintain a good standard of behaviour throughout the lunch/break period.
• Always maintain vigilance to support the safeguarding of children and always keep the health, safety and welfare of students in mind.
• Behave in a manner which maintains professional boundaries, respect and courtesy.
• Be assertive in ensuring that students always behave safely and considerately.
• Be aware of how to contact a first aider and of the fire evacuation procedures.
• Clear spillages quickly and clean as necessary.
• See that dining areas are left clean and tidy.
• Support the school’s ‘work hard, be kind’ philosophy and its commitment to developing five key character strengths (tenacity, optimism, respect, curiosity and hard work).

The Trust and school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with DfE requirements.