Senior Midday Supervisor

About Stanhope Primary School

Stanhope is a vibrant and diverse school with fantastic pupils, extensive grounds including woodland areas, class cooking facilities, and excellent access to technology.

Our school is currently judged as Requires Improvement by Ofsted, and we are focused on further developing high-quality teaching and learning to ensure rapid progress.

Our vision is:

“Creating a love of learning for LIFE!”

This sits alongside The Stanhope Way:

Be Kind, Be Safe, Be Your Best Self

We are deeply committed to pupil wellbeing, underpinned by our One Life programme, and to creating a consistent, language‑rich curriculum that inspires, challenges, and motivates every child.

Our dedicated staff team works collaboratively to create an environment where curiosity is encouraged, individuality is celebrated, and learning is brought to life through a rich, broad, and balanced curriculum. We place high importance on wellbeing, both for our children and our staff, and are committed to nurturing a positive, purposeful culture in which everyone can thrive.

About Flying High:

Flying High Partnership is a thriving multi-academy trust of 38 primary schools across Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottingham City, and Nottinghamshire. We are driven by a shared vision to be unique, exceptional, and sustainable. Founded in 2012, we believe in the power of meaningful collaboration to help schools reach their full potential while supporting others along the way.

Our Partnership celebrates individuality, champions continuous improvement, and ensures every child thrives. With a strong focus on school-led professional development and leadership, we’re committed to growing exceptional teachers and inspirational leaders.

Together, we make every day count.

About the Role

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and committed Senior midday supervisor to join our team. You will deliver high-quality and varied activities within a safe and nurturing lunch time setting. You will play a key role in supporting children’s physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development while maintaining a positive and inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead our midday supervisors and collaborate with pastoral teaching assistants, ensuring effective use of the Stanhope site.
• Deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities in a safe and inclusive lunch time setting.
• Supervise children during sessions, promoting positive behaviour and wellbeing.
• Prepare and serve healthy snacks, considering dietary needs and food hygiene standards.
• Coordinate smooth transitions between classes.
• Maintain a welcoming, well-resourced environment and communicate effectively with children, colleagues, and parents/carers.
• Support the overall ethos of the school through teamwork and flexibility.

We Are Looking For

• Someone who enjoys working with children and is passionate about ensuring a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment.
• A positive and proactive team member who communicates well and works collaboratively with others.
• Someone who values inclusion and believes in the potential of every child.
• A dependable and flexible person who maintains professionalism and confidentiality at all times.
• Someone who understands the importance of safeguarding and wellbeing in a school setting.

We Can Offer You:

• A commitment to people across our partnership, underpinned by our people principles: adaptability, wellness, recognising achievement, employee voice and engagement, professional development and growth, inclusivity, and collaboration.
• A warm and welcoming school community where every member of staff is valued.
• A supportive and friendly team that works together to create a positive environment for children and staff.
• Opportunities for relevant training and development to help you grow in your role.
• Access to an employee assistance programme offering wellbeing and practical support.
• The chance to make a real difference to children’s lives every day in a rewarding and valued role.

Application Details

We’d love to meet you! Visits to the school are warmly encouraged and offer a great opportunity to see our school in action. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact the school office.

Early applications are strongly encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.

Flying High Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.