Casual Midday Supervisor

Hillocks Primary Academy; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS membership

CPD opportunities

Health and wellbeing support

Eyecare vouchers

Car/cycle schemes

Staff discounts

Job summary

Hillocks Primary Academy is seeking a Casual Midday Supervisor to help supervise pupils during lunchtimes, ensuring their welfare, safety and good behaviour.

You will promote positive relationships and support an inclusive school community, working with staff to maintain a calm, friendly lunchtime environment for children aged 3-11 in Sutton-in-Ashfield. This role suits someone who enjoys working with young people and values safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fair, firm and consistent with children.
• Remain calm under pressure.
• Patient and approachable.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Adaptable and flexible.
• Understand confidentiality and safeguarding.
• Committed to promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils at lunchtime and support safe, positive behaviour.
• Promote inclusive environment and positive relationships.

Skills

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Fair and firm

Calm under pressure

Patient and approachable

Independent and team player

Adaptable and flexible

Confidentiality and safeguarding

Job description

We would very much recommend and welcome you for a visit so you can meet us and understand our community.

Why join Hillocks Primary Academy as a Casual Midday Supervisor?

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and wants to contribute to a safe, positive and enjoyable lunchtime environment.

The successful candidate will help ensure the welfare, safety and good behaviour of pupils whilst promoting positive relationships and supporting an inclusive school environment.

Essential

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to be fair, firm and consistent when dealing with children.
• Remain calm under pressure.
• Patient and approachable
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Adaptable and flexible.
• Understand the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding.
• Committed to promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working with children or young people

Why join Hillocks Primary Academy?

We are a primary academy for pupils aged 3-11 years based in Sutton-in-Ashfield with over 290 pupils. In our latest Ofsted inspection, we were rated ‘good’ in three of the five areas with comments that ‘Hillocks is a warm and friendly school. Staff have created an environment that makes pupils feel happy, safe, and welcome. It is a place where children come first.’

Our academy has a caring and supportive staff team who believe in every child. The future for all children and families who attend Hillocks Primary Academy is bright, and we know that when we work together, we can ensure our children achieve their very best.

Our employee benefits

At Diverse Academies, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.

In return you will benefit from:

• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 21.8%
• Operational support holidays of 28, 32, or 35 days + 8 bank holidays (dependent on grade of role, full-time equivalent)
• Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities covering technical, leadership and coaching skills via the trust’s Diverse Association for Professional Learning
• Employee Assistance Programme
• GP helpline
• Health and wellbeing advice and support
• Eyecare vouchers
• Salary sacrifice schemes - car scheme, cycle to work, home and electronics
• Lifestyle savings - discounts and offers on gym memberships, holidays, days out, shopping, restaurants, etc.
• Health cash plan (personal or family) - where you pay monthly and can claim money back on private treatments such as dental, optical and therapies (e.g. physiotherapy, osteopathy etc)
• Childcare - breakfast and after school provision
• Take a look at our rewards and benefits online

Closing date:

Friday 9th October 2026

Interview date:

To be confirmed

Start date:

As soon as possible

About Diverse Academies Trust

Diverse Academies is a multi-academy trust with a vision to inspire, to raise aspirations and to create brighter tomorrows. Across primary, secondary and special settings, we share a common mission to nurture curiosity, develop wellbeing and empower children and young people to go beyond their aspirations. Together, we believe we can make a difference in our diverse communities, and in the lives of those who learn with us and work with us.

We empower. We respect. We care.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our care. We expect everybody volunteering for the organisation to share this commitment. Any offer will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances. View our safeguarding and child protection policy.