Midday Supervisor

Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 2,500 - 3,400; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS Pension

CPD opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Staff Discounts

Job summary

Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy in Grimsby is seeking a caring Midday Supervisor to oversee lunchtime in the dining hall and on the playground, ensuring children are safe and have a positive experience during school hours.

This permanent, term-time role is part-time (five hours per week) and suited to someone who values a supportive school community. Visits are welcome; the closing date is 26 October 2026 at 9.00am.

Qualifications

• Experience with supervising children during lunchtime is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervising children in the dining room and playground to ensure safety.
• Lead playtime activities and encourage healthy, active play.
• Promote good behaviour and be a positive role model for students.
• Support smooth lunchtime operations and serve meals as needed.

Job description

We are seeking a caring and enthusiastic Midday Supervisor to ensure our children have a safe and happy lunchtime, both in the dining room and on the playground. If you're looking for a fulfilling role during school hours, this permanent, term-time position could be perfect for you.

You will look after our children at lunchtime, in the dining room and in the playground to ensure that they remain safe.

This is a part-time, permanent role is ideal for someone looking to work during the day and in term time only. you will be working for five hours per week.

About us

Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy is a Primary school and is located in Wellington Street Grimsby. We are an Ofsted-rated Good school.

We are part of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, bringing together the 35 Catholic Primary and Secondary schools in Lincolnshire, Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire.

About the role

As a Midday Supervisor, you’ll play a key role in the children’s lunchtime experience by:

• Supporting and promoting good behaviour and positive interactions.
• Being a role model and setting a positive example for the children.
• Supervising children in the dining room, helping to serve meals, and ensuring lunchtime runs smoothly.
• Overseeing playtime activities, whether in the playground or indoors on rainy days, and encouraging fun, healthy, and active play.

Working hours:

• Five hours per week, term-time only.
• You will lead playtime games and encourage a healthy lifestyle.

What’s in it for you?

• An actual salary of £2,985 per annum (OLOL Band 1; Scale Point 3)
• Wonderful students who have a passion for learning and deserve the very best.
• A team of talented and highly committed staff in a supportive working environment.
• Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.

We have fantastic benefits including:

• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff with generous employer contributions.
• Access to top-tier CPD opportunities tailored to your development.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing emotional, financial, and legal support for you and your family.
• Exclusive perks: From staff discounts to a Cycle-to-Work scheme, we’ve got you covered!
• A welcoming community: Work with enthusiastic students, supportive colleagues, and a leadership team that values your expertise.

Closing Date: Wednesday 26 October, 2026 at 9.00am

Visits are warmly welcomed so you can see for yourself, and we encourage you to talk to us to learn more about the role.

You do not need to be a Catholic to work for our Trust and we warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities, and beliefs. This includes those of all faiths, the Catholic faith and those without a faith who are supportive of the Trust’s Catholic character and Christian ethos. This diversity is fundamental to our values and enriches the lives of the students within our schools.

Our Trust strives to be a supportive, inclusive, caring, and positive community where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from people with a disability or long-term health condition.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks including online searches are required for successful applicants.