Midday Supervisor

Earlham Primary School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Private GP services

Flexible working

Professional development

Job summary

Earlham Primary School in London is seeking a dedicated Midday Supervisor to oversee pupils during lunch and play. You will help ensure safety, well-being, and inclusive social interactions, working closely with leaders and staff to maintain order and engaging activities.

The role offers part-time hours (11:30–13:15, 8.75 hours/week, 39 weeks/year) with a commitment to safeguarding and a supportive school community.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children's social, emotional and physical development.
• Commitment to safeguarding and well-being of all children.
• Ability to collaborate with leadership to maintain good order and positive behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety, security and well-being of pupils during lunch.
• Foster a happy, inclusive lunchtime environment.
• Support playground activities and calm, positive behaviour at break times.
• Work with school staff to maintain order and assist with supervision.

Skills

Safety awareness

Behaviour management

Interpersonal skills

Child development support

Job description

Midday Supervisor

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Midday Supervisor to join our genuine learning community and play a vital role in our pupils' daily school experience. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safety, security, and well-being of our children during the lunchtime period, fostering a happy, active, and inclusive environment. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about supporting children's social, emotional, and physical development, ensuring every child feels safe, valued, and cared for.

As a collaborative member of our school family, you will work closely with the leadership and staff teams to maintain good order, encourage positive behaviour, and facilitate engaging playground activities. We value excellent interpersonal skills and a calm, polite approach, as you will be expected to build supportive relationships that motivate children and uphold our core values. If you are a reflective and caring individual committed to the safeguarding and well-being of all children, we would love to welcome you to our team.

Salary: £6,226.26 - £6,315.35 actual (£29,562 - £29,985 FTE)

Location: Earlham Primary School, Earlham Grove, London E7 9AW

Contract type: Permanent, part time

Hours: Monday to Friday, 11:30 to 13:15, 8.75 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Compass Eko Trust is a family of 28 schools working as one system to improve outcomes for every child. We are united by a clear commitment: allachieving, without exception. Through a knowledge-rich curriculum, strong professional collaboration and a shared commitment to excellence, we support our schools to deliver high-quality education in their communities. Our schools sit at the heart of everything we do. The Trust exists to bring clarity, consistency and support so leaders can focus on what matters most - teaching and learning.

As an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’, two-form entry school, Earlham is a genuine learning community where high academic standards meet a warm, inclusive family atmosphere. We are a happy and successful school where staff continually collaborate to improve teaching and learning, ensuring our pupils become confident, enthusiastic learners well-equipped for the future. By joining our team, you will be part of a supportive environment that values a broad, enriched curriculum and believes in providing every child with the very best education. We welcome passionate practitioners who want to achieve excellent results within a caring community where everyone truly belongs.

Please see attached job description.

Our Trust/School can offer:

• Supportive and friendly staff who work together as a team

• Forward-thinking approaches to learning, professional development, and school improvement

• Continuous professional development & learning opportunities

• Employee benefits scheme offering great discounts from a range of brands

• Salary sacrifice schemes such as Cycle to Work

• Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 access to a confidential employee helpline staffed by trained counsellors

• Access to private GP services, counselling, financial wellbeing advice, physiotherapy, and other specialist services

• Family-friendly policies and options for flexible working

• A commitment to your career aspirations and professional development

Compass Eko Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils attending our schools. As the duties of this post involve regular contact with children, any offer to the successful candidate will be conditional upon an Enhanced DBS check being completed. This post is also subject to a satisfactory probationary period and medical clearance.