Midday Supervisor

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff wellbeing benefits

Professional development

Career progression

Job summary

Coast and Vale Learning Trust is seeking a friendly, reliable midday supervisor to help oversee lunchtime. You will supervise pupils in the dining hall and playground, promoting good behaviour and ensuring safe play while assisting younger pupils with eating routines and addressing minor issues with calm, supportive supervision.

The role requires patience, good communication, and a genuine commitment to children's wellbeing and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Warm, reliable and confident with children.
• Ability to promote positive behaviour and create a calm lunchtime environment.
• Good communication with staff and pupils; positive relationships with boundaries.
• Genuine commitment to children's wellbeing and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils in the dining hall and playground during lunch.
• Keep pupils safe, calm and positively engaged.
• Encourage good behaviour and safe play.
• Assist younger pupils with eating routines as needed.
• Respond to minor issues or concerns with a friendly, watchful presence.

Skills

Warm personality

Reliable

Teamwork

Communication skills

Patience

Calm under pressure

Inclusion

Job description

A midday supervisor supports the smooth running of the lunch period by keeping pupils safe, calm, and positively engaged. The role involves supervising children in the dining hall and playground, encouraging good behaviour and safe play, helping younger pupils with eating routines, and responding to any minor issues or concerns. By maintaining a friendly, watchful presence, the midday supervisor helps ensure lunchtime is a safe, enjoyable part of the school day.

Who We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is warm, reliable, and confident working with children, with the ability to promote positive behaviour and create a calm, safe atmosphere during lunchtime. The ideal person will be patient, approachable, and able to build positive relationships while maintaining clear boundaries. They should be able to work well as part of a team, communicate effectively with staff and pupils, and remain calm and consistent when managing behaviour or resolving minor issues. A genuine commitment to children's wellbeing and inclusion is essential.

Why Us?

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.