Midday Supervisor

The Methodist Church in Britain; Heanor; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Career progression opportunities

Staff wellbeing support

Work-life balance

Inclusive organisation

Job summary

Laceyfields Academy is seeking a midday supervisor to cover the lunch period in the nursery and infant setting. The role focuses on keeping pupils safe, calm, and well-behaved during lunchtime, while assisting younger children with eating routines.

Applicants must have an enhanced DBS check and the right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available. A patient, consistent approach with young children is essential.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils in dining hall and playground during lunch.
• Keep pupils safe and maintain a calm lunchtime atmosphere.
• Encourage good behaviour and safe play.
• Help younger pupils with eating routines.
• Respond to minor issues and concerns.

Skills

Warm & reliable

Positive behaviour

Patient & approachable

Team player

Clear communication

Calm under pressure

Job description

Midday supervisor at Laceyfields Academy, an infant and nursery school, covering the lunch period in the dining hall and playground. The work centres on keeping pupils safe and calm, encouraging good behaviour and safe play, helping younger children with eating routines, and dealing with minor issues as they arise. The post is confined to the lunchtime break in a nursery and infant setting, where patience and consistency with young children matter most. Applicants need an enhanced DBS check and the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Supervise pupils in the dining hall and playground during lunch
• Keep pupils safe and maintain a calm lunchtime atmosphere
• Encourage good behaviour and safe play
• Help younger pupils with eating routines
• Respond to minor issues and concerns

Skills & knowledge

• Warm, reliable and confident working with children
• Promoting positive behaviour and a calm, safe atmosphere
• Patient and approachable, building relationships while keeping clear boundaries
• Working well as part of a team
• Communicating effectively with staff and pupils
• Staying calm and consistent when managing behaviour or minor issues

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Other

• Genuine commitment to children's wellbeing and inclusion

What’s offered

• Supportive network of professionals who share a commitment to excellence
• High-quality professional development
• Career progression opportunities
• Caring, inclusive organisation that values staff wellbeing and work-life balance
• Range of employee benefits aimed at health and wellbeing