Midday Supervisor

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

Job summary

An educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a Midday Supervisor to oversee dining areas, ensure student safety, and maintain cleanliness during lunch breaks. The role emphasizes a commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of children, requiring assertive behavior management and teamwork. The position is part-time at 21.25 hours per week, with a salary range of £24,796-£25,185 pro-rata per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and understanding of safeguarding.
• Ability to maintain a calm demeanor and manage student behavior.
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise dining areas and ensure student safety.
• Maintain cleanliness of dining areas.
• Support the school’s philosophy and character development.

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.