Midday Supervisor

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Djanogly City Academy in Nottingham is seeking a dedicated Midday Supervisor to help supervise scholars during lunch, ensuring safety, support and engagement in a positive environment. You will work with the Head of School to manage dining and outdoor spaces, encourage healthy habits and contribute to pupils’ wellbeing throughout the school day.

The ideal candidate will be caring, reliable and approachable, able to communicate effectively with scholars and colleagues, stay calm in busy moments,

Qualifications

• Caring, reliable and approachable with a focus on wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Supervise scholars during lunchtime; ensure safety and positive engagement in dining and outdoor areas.
• Support healthy eating habits and promote independence and social skills.
• Maintain calm, communicate effectively with scholars and colleagues, and reinforce positive behaviour.

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Midday Supervisor to join our team. This important role involves supervising scholars during the lunchtime period, ensuring they remain safe, supported, and engaged in a positive environment. Working as part of a team under the direction of the Head of School, you will oversee scholars in both dining and outdoor areas, promote positive behaviour, and help create an enjoyable lunchtime experience. You will encourage healthy eating habits, support scholars in developing independence and social skills, and contribute to their overall wellbeing throughout the school day..

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for a caring, reliable, and approachable individual who enjoys working with children and is committed to supporting their wellbeing and development. The successful candidate will be able to communicate effectively with scholars and colleagues, remain calm in a busy environment, and build positive relationships with young people.

About Djanogly City Academy

Djanogly City Academy is a vibrant and inclusive learning community dedicated to inspiring and empowering every scholar it serves. Situated at the heart of Nottingham, the academy welcomes learners from diverse backgrounds, celebrating individuality while fostering a shared passion for curiosity, creativity, and achievement. At Djanogly, every pupil is valued and supported to grow academically and personally.

The academy’s ethos is built on high expectations, mutual respect, and a commitment to excellence. Scholars are encouraged to be confident, resilient and compassionate citizens, equipped with the knowledge and skills to thrive in an ever-changing world. Through engaging teaching, enriching experiences and strong partnerships with families and the wider community, Djanogly City Academy nurtures a culture where scholars are motivated to reach their full potential and make a positive contribution to society.

Our latest Ofsted inspection report recognises our many strengths and the strong progress being made across the school. Djanogly City Academy was judged

Goodacross all areas, with

its SixthForm rated

Outstanding. Some key highlights include:

• Djanogly City Academy is a welcoming and inclusive school that celebrates the diversity of its local community.
• There is a strong, caring ethos. Pupils feel safe and well supported, and the vast majority are happy in school.
• The school has high expectations for all pupils, encouraging them to achieve their best academically and personally.
• Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who speak English as an additional language are well supported to access and succeed in the curriculum.
• The curriculum is well planned and increasingly ambitious, ensuring pupils build knowledge and skills effectively over time.
• Pupils are polite, respectful and considerate towards each other and towards adults.
• Strong, trusting relationships between staff and pupils support learning and personal development.
• Pupils benefit from high-quality pastoral care and know that staff are approachable and available if they have concerns.
• Leaders are mindful of staff well-being and workload, creating a supportive working environment.
• Staff are proud to work at Djanogly City Academy and feel valued as part of the school community.

Why Join Tapestry?

As part of our Trust, you’ll benefit from:

• A supportive network of professionals who share your commitment to excellence
• High-quality professional development and career progression opportunities
• A caring, inclusive organisation that values staff wellbeing and work–life balance
• Access to a range of employee benefits designed to promote health and wellbeing

This is your chance to be part of something special. Help us shape the future and make a lasting impact.

Tapestry Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is a criminal offence to engage or seek to engage in regulated activity or regulated work with children, if you appear on the DBS barred list. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and be eligible to work in the UK.

Further information about our commitment to Safeguarding can be found at:

Tapestry Learning Partnership

Further details about our school can be found on our website:

Djanogly City Academy

Please be aware, the Trust may also consider performing an online presence check as part of their pre-employment checks.

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).