Midday Supervisor

Teaching Vacancies; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school in Ilkeston is seeking a part-time Mid-day Supervisor to provide care and support to pupils during lunchtime. The role requires an enthusiastic, patient, and caring individual to supervise children in the playground, dining hall, and classrooms. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare, ensuring a safe and friendly environment for children aged 4-11. Applications are invited by February 1st, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in a caring role with children is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Commitment to promoting equality and diversity.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high level of care and support during lunchtime.
• Supervise pupils in various settings: playground, dining hall, classrooms.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Patience

Caring attitude

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Staff and the Local Trust Committee of Scargill Church of England Primary School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, patient and caring part‑time Mid‑day Supervisor to join our friendly village school on Monday’s, Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s only.

• Duties include providing a high level of care and support for the pupils during lunchtime.
• This will be either in the playground, dining hall, or classrooms if ‘wet’ play applies.

What the school offers its staff

We are proud to be a Church of England Primary School and part of the Derby Diocese Academy Trust. There are approx. 310 pupils in school, aged between 4 and 11. Our staff are committed to ensuring the best for every child and our school provides a vibrant and exciting curriculum for each individual to grow academically, personally and socially.

Further details about the role

To apply, please submit completed application forms to [e-mail] by the closing date. We will only accept applications made on DDAT application forms. Applications are invited as soon as possible, we reserve the right to close applications early. Previous applicants need not re‑apply. Closing date – Sunday 1st February 2026 at midnight. Provisional Interview date – Thursday 5th February 2026.

Equality and diversity

DDAT welcomes a diverse population of both children and staff and is committed to promoting and developing equality of opportunity in all its functions.

Safeguarding and security checks

DDAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, online checks, pre‑employment and Disclosure Barring Service checks. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings 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 2013 and 2020). Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.