Midday Supervisor

Gooderstone Church of England Primary Academy; Syderstone; On-site; GBP 4,200 - 4,500; Part time

Job summary

Gooderstone Church of England Primary Academy is seeking a lunchtime supervisor to support children during the school lunchtime period. The role is part-time, 7.5 hours per week, term-time only, with a daily 12:00–1:30 schedule and start ASAP.

We value calm, patient, fair, and safeguarding-minded staff who can help children develop social skills and enjoy their lunchtime in a safe, inclusive environment. Visits welcomed; references may be requested.

Qualifications

• Shares our Christian values and is committed to nurturing the whole child.
• Demonstrates kindness, integrity and respect in relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Has high expectations for behaviour and a safe, positive lunchtime environment.

Skills

Christian values

Safeguarding

Team player

Flexible

Patient

Job description

Partof the Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust

Tel: [phone]

Email Address: [e-mail]

• Salary:Scalept 3, £4,333 p/a pro rata (£25,614 p/a FTE)
• Permanent
• Part Time
• 7.5 hrs per week
• Term time Only
• Start Date: ASAP

We are looking for someone who:

• Shares our Christian values and is committed to nurturing the whole child – spiritually, socially and emotionally.
• Demonstrates kindness, integrity and respect in their relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Has high expectations for behaviour and understands the importance of creating a happy, safe and positive lunchtime environment.
• Enjoys working with children and can build warm, positive and trusting relationships with them.
• Is enthusiastic and willing to get involved, encouraging children to play, socialise and enjoy their lunchtime.
• Understands that every child is unique and is able to respond sensitively to individual needs, including those of pupils with SEND.
• Can support children to develop independence, friendships, resilience and positive social skills, knowing when to step in and when to encourage children to resolve things for themselves.
• Is calm, patient and fair, and can confidently support children to make positive choices.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and is committed to ensuring that all children feel safe, valued and included.
• Is reliable, flexible and a positive team player who will contribute fully to the wider life of our small but awesome school community.

Working Hours

The successful candidate will workMonday to Friday, 12.00pm-1.30pm

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to book an appointment or speak with the Headteacher: Tel: [phone] / [e-mail]

References may be requested prior to interview and may be contacted on receipt of your application form.Please contact us to discuss this further if you have any queries.

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Closing Date: 21 September 2026, 9am

Interview Date: 23 September 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if sufficient applications have been received.

The Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to full safeguarding checks as well as satisfactory references. The Trust's safeguarding policy can be found on our website.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.