Mid-Day Supervisor - Holmer Green First School and Pre-School

Buckinghamshire Council; Little Missenden; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a Mid-Day Supervisor to work at Holmer Green First School and Pre-School. The role involves assisting children during lunch, ensuring a smooth dining experience, and requires patience and good time management skills. The position offers part-time hours during term time and is permanent. Applicants must be flexible and undergo a DBS check. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy working with young children in a supportive community environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a supervisory role is preferred.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a busy environment.
• Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Organize the smooth running of the dining hall.
• Assist children in carrying and cutting their food.
• Set up and pack away the dining hall.

Skills

Patience with children

Good time management

Flexibility

Teamwork

Initiative

Job description

Mid-Day Supervisor - Holmer Green First School and Pre-School

Location: Holmer Green

Term time only: Yes

Salary type: Bucks Pay

Salary Details: £12.33 per hour

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Part-time

Closing date: 18/12/2025

Interviews to be held: 19/12/2025

About us

Holmer Green First School and Pre-School is situated on Watchet Lane, in Holmer Green village, nestled on the edge of the Chiltern Hills. One of three state schools in the village, the school serves the local community and has a great community feel.

We are looking for someone who enjoys working with young children and is happy! You must be patient with good time management skills to organise the smooth running of our dining hall. You will need to be physically able to set up the dining hall before lunch time and pack it away once lunch time has ended.

This position is to begin as soon as possible. Monday - Friday, 11.45am - 1.30pm.

About you

You will need to be flexible and able to work in a busy environment. You will need to be patient with the children, helping them to carry their food to the table and cut it up. You will need to be able to work as a member of a team. You need to be confident, outgoing and be able to use your initiative.

Everyone has a role to play in helping to protect children. All children have a right to be safe and should be protected from all forms of abuse and neglect. Holmer Green First School and Pre-School is committed to safeguarding children, promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS and qualifications check will be carried out upon appointment of the successful candidate.

We welcome applicants regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.