Midday Supervisor

Marden Lodge Primary and Nursery School; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 4,100 - 5,200; Full time

Job summary

Marden Lodge Primary School is seeking enthusiastic and caring Midday Supervisors to join our friendly team on a fixed-term contract until end of March 2027, working 11.30am to 1.00pm Monday to Friday (term time only).

You will help create a positive and inclusive lunchtime environment, supervise children during lunch and playtimes, encourage positive behaviour and ensure pupils feel happy, supported and engaged.

Qualifications

• Ability to be open with children and sympathise with their concerns.
• Enjoys working as part of a team.
• Supportive and encouraging nature.
• Proven ability to work on own initiative.
• Knowledge of kitchen health and safety.
• High level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children during lunch and playtimes.
• Encourage positive behaviour and safe play.
• Support wellbeing and engagement of pupils.
• Work as part of a school team.

Skills

Open with children

Team player

Supportive nature

Initiative

Kitchen health & safety

Communication skills

Job description

Join Our Team as a Midday Supervisor

Marden Lodge Primary School is seeking enthusiastic and caring Midday Supervisors to join our friendly team on a fixed-term contract until end of March 2027, working 11.30am to 1.00pm Monday to Friday (term time only).

Your Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to play an important role in supporting the wellbeing, safety and enjoyment of our pupils during the lunchtime period. You will help create a positive and inclusive environment, supervising children during lunch and playtimes, encouraging positive behaviour, and ensuring all pupils feel happy, supported and engaged. Whether you have previous experience working with children or are looking to begin a rewarding career in education, we would love to hear from you.

What we're looking for:

• Ability to be open with children/students and have sympathy for their concerns.
• Enjoys working as part of a team
• Supportive and encouraging nature
• Proven Ability to work on own initiative
• Knowledge of kitchen health and safety
• A high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults

Please read the full job description and personspecification for more information.

About Marden Lodge Primary School

Our School sits within an established clusterof Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Marden Lodge, our clusterincludes the following other schools; Chestnut Park Primary School, WhyteleafePrimary School, Warlingham Village Primary School and Hillcroft PrimarySchool.

This is an exciting opportunity to workcollaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise andexperience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent educationand reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for careerprogression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further yourprofessional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join acommunity of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regularprogression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you togrow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer,which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career pathways and talent management
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Communitycandidate pack for further information.

The Details

• Start Date: ASAP
• Salary: GLF Associate 1 £24,686
• Actual Salary: £4,310.97
• Hours: 11.30am to 1.00pm Monday to Friday (term time only)
• Closing Date: 1st Nov 2026

Safeguarding Statement:

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.