Midday Supervisor

Someries Junior School; Luton; On-site; GBP 4,700 - 5,200; Part time

Job summary

Someries Junior School in Luton is seeking a friendly Midday Supervisor to ensure a safe, enjoyable lunch break for pupils aged 7 to 11. You will supervise the dining room and, afterwards, the playground or field, and you will be trained as a first aider.

You should be confident, patient and able to use your initiative, with good English spoken. Training in safeguarding will be provided before employment starts.

Qualifications

• Ability to supervise lunch and playground, ensuring safety.
• Willing to undertake safeguarding training and first aider training.
• Excellent communication with children and adults in English.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children in the dining room and afterwards on the playground or field.
• Promote school values through conduct and interactions.
• Provide support with lunchtime routines and activites as needed.

Skills

Good listener

Patient

Confident

Initiative

Fluent English

Job description

Someries Junior School

Thank you for your interest in joining our team as a Midday Supervisor.

Midday Supervisor - starting ASAP

Term Time - 8.75 hours per week

(Currently 11:50am to 1:35pm)

Someries Junior School is a welcoming community which pupils and staff enjoy being part of. We aspire for all of our children to succeed and we have high expectations for everyone. We are seeking an enthusiastic Midday Supervisor to ensure that children have a safe and enjoyable lunch break. Applicants will be required to undertake training to become a first aider.

The role involves supervising children in the dining room and, afterwards, on the playground or field. Applicants need to be a good listener, have a good manner with children and promote our values by their own conduct.

You will need to be confident, able to act on your initiative, patient and enjoy working with children. Safeguarding training and induction will be provided before employment commences.

You will need to be able to talk, and provide effective help or advice, fluently in spoken English.

Our School

We are situated in the Wigmore/Stopsley area of Luton and cater for local children aged 7 to 11.

We are a small two-form entry junior school with large playing fields for our children to enjoy.

The school offers:

• enthusiastic pupils who love learning
• an ethos of team working and mutual support
• supportive parents, carers and governors
• senior leaders that create a culture where all are valued and can thrive
• a good recent record of achievement (in line with national attainment)

Hours of work are: Monday to Friday, 11:50am - 1:35pm - during school term time only.

The pay rate is £13.28 per hour and the actual annual (pro rata) salary for 8.75 hours, based on 39 weeks a year is approximately £4950 (with pay award pending).

Closing date: Monday 14 September 4pm.

Interview date: September 2026

Applicants for this public-facing post will need to demonstrate the ability to converse, and provide effective help or advice, fluently in spoken English. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in schools.

Please note that if you are shortlisted for this role, or an alternative role, an online name search will be undertaken, as per Keeping Children Safe in Education. The purpose of the search is to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the school or college might want to explore with you at interview. Further information on how online searches will be undertaken can be found in our schools Recruitment and Selection Policy.