Midday Supervisor
About This Role
Midday Supervisor
Type of vacancy: Permanent (6 month probation period)
Work pattern: Part-Time, Term Time Only
Hours: 7.5 hours per week
Working Hours: 12.00pm - 1.30pm, Monday to Friday
Location: Mount C of E Primary School, Kings Road, Newark-on-Trent, NG24 1EW
Salary: Grade 1 (Living Wage)
Mount C of E Primary School is seeking to appoint a caring, friendly and enthusiastic Midday Supervisor to join our dedicated team.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with children and is passionate about promoting positive play experiences. The successful candidate will lead and support our OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) provision during lunchtime, helping children to engage in high-quality, creative and inclusive play opportunities.
The role includes setting up and organising OPAL equipment each day, supervising children during lunchtime, encouraging positive behaviour and relationships, and ensuring that lunchtime is a safe, enjoyable and enriching experience for all pupils.
We are looking for an individual who is committed to providing the highest standard of care and supervision, has good behaviour management skills, is willing to undertake training where required, and can work effectively as part of a supportive school community.
Looking for additional hours?Mount C of E Primary School is also recruiting for a Breakfast Club Assistant. We would welcome applications from candidates interested in undertaking both roles, offering a combined position for the right person.
We are looking for someone who is:- A team player
- Enthusiastic and positive
- Hard-working and flexible
- Organised and reliable
- Approachable and caring
- An effective communicator
- Able to engage children in stimulating play and promote positive relationships
- Confident supporting and leading outdoor play activities
- Setting up, organising and storing OPAL play equipment
- Leading and supporting OPAL play opportunities during lunchtime
- Supervising children in outdoor and indoor areas as required
- Encouraging positive behaviour, inclusion and safe play
- Supporting children's wellbeing and enjoyment throughout the lunch break
- Promoting children's health, safety and welfare at all times
- Ensuring school expectations and behaviour standards are maintained
Mount C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references and pre-employment checks in line with safer recruitment procedures.
Closing Date: 20.11.2026
Interview Date: 24.11.2026