Midday Supervisor

Southend High School for Girls; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 2,800 - 3,800; Part time

Job summary

Southend High School for Girls is seeking a Midday Supervisor to join the team on a permanent contract. The role is 5.83 hours per week (12:20–13:30, Monday–Friday), term time only (38 weeks per year) with an actual salary of £3,310 per annum. The successful candidate will help ensure student safety and welfare during lunch breaks.

Experience in an educational environment is advantageous but not essential; a DBS check is required. Closing date is Sunday 27th September 2026.

Qualifications

• Term time only (38 weeks per year).
• Experience in an educational environment would be an advantage but is not essential.
• Fluent spoken English is required for the role.
• Enhanced DBS check will be required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students collecting lunch from the canteen or collection points.
• Supervise students in the school buildings and grounds.
• Encourage social skills and good table manners.
• Be able to take direction and work well as part of a team.
• Assist with cleaning dining room area at the end of lunch break.

Job description

Midday Supervisor

Permanent contract

5.83 hours per week 12:20 -13:30, Monday - Friday

Term time only (38 weeks per year)

Salary Scale 2 Point 4 -5- Actual Salary £3,310 per annum

Closing date: Sunday 27th September 2026

We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced, and efficient individual to join our midday team from September 2026 to support the safety and welfare of students during the lunch break.

At Southend High School for Girls, we have high expectations and an unwavering commitment to meeting the needs of our pupils. Our values sit at the heart of everything we do, and we strive to create a safe, happy and successful environment for pupils, families, staff and the wider community. We are proud to be a positive, inclusive and supportive workplace where staff wellbeing and professional growth are prioritised.

Experience of working in an educational environment would be an advantage but is not essential.

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Supervise of students collecting lunch from the canteen or collection points
• Supervise students in the school buildings and grounds
• Encourage social skills and good table manners
• Be able to take direction and work well as part of a team
• Assist with cleaning dining room area at the end of lunch break

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a well-established, outstanding Grammar school.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development and staff wellbeing.
• Access to high-quality external CPD.
• A positive, supportive staff culture with a strong family ethos.
• An environment which promotes innovation

Southend High School for Girls is a highly successful and oversubscribed girls’ grammar school rated

‘outstanding’ by Ofsted. This is an exciting time to join the school as it continues to move forward under the leadership of its Headteacher, Mr Jason Carey

Interview dates TBC, however we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

For all enquiries please email [e-mail]

All staff at Southend High School for Girls have a responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. This is a customer-facing role needing fluent spoken English.