Midday Supervisor

Outwood; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 5,100 - 6,200; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities

25 days holiday

Job summary

Outwood Danum Academy in Doncaster is seeking a Midday Supervisor to help create a safe, positive lunchtime environment for students. The role focuses on wellbeing, health and safety, with supervision in dining areas and proactive behaviour management.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication, teamwork and caring skills, and will be required to obtain/update DBS clearance. DBS check is mandatory and the school values staff wellbeing and professional development.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, teamwork and caring skills.
• Ability to make quick decisions to intervene for safety.
• Willingness to obtain and/or enhance qualifications and training.
• A satisfactory DBS check is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health, safety and well-being of students during lunchtime across the site.
• Uphold acceptable behaviour standards by modelling appropriate conduct.
• Intervene in behavioural issues using positive strategies.
• Assist in dining hall management and keep area clean and hazard-free.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Caring approach

Quick decision making

Job description

Doncaster, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Info

• Job Identification 7399
• Job Category Support
• Posting Date 08/18/2026, 08:32 AM
• Locations Outwood Academy Danum
• Apply Before 09/09/2026, 11:00 AM
• Job Schedule Part time
• Job Shift Standard Academy Daily Hours
• Minimum Salary 5,622.41
• Maximum Salary 5,622.41
• Standard Hours 10
• Interview Dates 17/09/2026
• Proposed Start Date As soon as possible
• Driving Required No

Job Description

Role: Midday Supervisor
Academy: Outwood Academy Danum
Start Date: As soon as possible
Salary (Actual Salary): £5,622.41
Working Pattern: 10 Hours Per Week, Day to Day, Term Time only

Are you passionate about creating a safe and positive environment for students during their lunch break? Join us as a Midday Supervisor, where you will be instrumental in ensuring the well‑being, health, and safety of students throughout the lunchtime period. This role requires a proactive approach to maintaining acceptable standards of behaviour and building positive relationships within the academy setting.

Welcome from the Principal:

We are an Ofsted Good rated, 11-18 academy, with a thriving sixth form and a campus undergoing a transformation, based in the friendly, South Yorkshire town of Doncaster.

We are proud to say that our recent OFSTED inspection in 2024 cited that the school is a 'Good' school, identifying how the school is an 'inclusive school' where 'pupils of every background are provided with the opportunities they need to be successful.' We value our staff highly, and have established a truly supportive environment where staff training and well being is at the heart of all we do. We are focused on creating a culture of success, a positive climate for learning, and increased attainment, achievement and social and emotional development.

We are proud to have been awarded Silver Status by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health Award and to have received the IQM Award, which highlights our commitment to inclusion. We have also recently achieved our Eco Schools award along with our Leading the Way award for meeting all eight Gastsby Benchmarks to support employability for our students.

We believe we are on a journey towards Outstanding. Help to take us to the next level.

We work hard to ensure we reduce workload on staff, allowing more time in the classroom to put our vision of students first, raising standards and transforming lives into practice.

All academies within the Outwood Family have gained the IQM Inclusive Schools Award with 18 having Centre of Excellence status and one holding Flagship status.

If you share our vision, join our family.

If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Timothy Watkins (Site Manager) at [e-mail]

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well‑being of students during the lunchtime period across the site, including supervision in the dining hall and other designated areas. This involves actively upholding acceptable behaviour standards by modelling outstanding conduct, manners, speech, and appearance at all times.

You will intervene in behavioural issues using positive behaviour management strategies to bring about improvement. Furthermore, you will assist in managing the dining environment, ensuring it is kept clean and clear from slip hazards by helping with tasks like clearing tables and tidying equipment.

Qualifications

The successful candidate should possess strong communication, teamwork, and caring skills. It is essential to demonstrate the ability to make quick decisions regarding when to intervene to prevent children from injuring themselves or others, or when to refer cases of unruly behaviour to the Principal.

Desirable qualities include knowledge of basic hygiene procedures and appropriate knowledge of First Aid. A willingness to obtain and/or enhance qualifications and training is required. A satisfactory DBS check is mandatory.

About Us

Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).

What will we do for you?

We offer a supportive package focusing on professional advancement, secure benefits, and work-life balance:

Secure Pay & Pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Training & Progression: Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.

Flexibility & Leave: Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits (with no qualifying period), and 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays for non-term time staff. (Holiday for part-time staff is calculated on a pro-rated basis)

Wellbeing & Perks: Dedicated mental well‑being strategy, free on‑site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.