Midday Supervisor

Novaeducationtrust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

A UK educational trust is seeking a Midday Supervisor for The Suthers School. The role involves supervising dining areas, managing student behavior, and ensuring safety during lunch. Ideal candidates should possess strong supervision skills and a commitment to child welfare. This is a permanent part-time position during term time, offering a competitive salary. The closing date for applications is 5 January 2026, and the start date is ASAP.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising children in a dining or school environment is preferred.
• Ability to support student behavior and health safety.
• Willingness to undergo safeguarding training and checks.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of dining areas during lunch periods.
• Manage and oversee student behavior and queues.
• Support the school's philosophy and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Supervision of dining areas

Maintaining good behavior standards

Vigilance for student safety

Communication skills

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.