Midday Supervisor

Outwood Grange Academies Trust; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is seeking a Midday Supervisor for Outwood Academy Kirkhamgate in Wakefield. The role ensures the health, safety and well-being of students during lunchtimes, including dining hall supervision and maintaining a safe, orderly environment.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication and teamwork, with caring approaches and the ability to intervene quickly when issues arise. DBS check is mandatory, and some training may be required.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, teamwork and caring skills required.
• Willingness to obtain or enhance qualifications and training.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health, safety and well-being of students during lunchtime.
• Supervise in dining hall and other designated areas, modelling good conduct.
• Intervene in behavioural issues using positive strategies.
• Help manage dining environment; clear tables and tidy equipment to keep areas safe.
• Refer serious concerns to the Principal when needed.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Caring

Decision making

First Aid

Job description

Role: Midday Supervisor

Academy: Outwood Academy Kirkhamgate

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary (Actual Salary): £2,903.94

Working Pattern: 5 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday, Term Time only.

Are you passionate about creating a safe and positive environment for students during their lunch break? Join us as a Midday Supervisor, where you will be instrumental in ensuring the well‑being, health, and safety of students throughout the lunchtime period. This role requires a proactive approach to maintaining acceptable standards of behaviour and building positive relationships within the academy setting.

Welcome from the Principal:

Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate is based in the cathedral city of Wakefield.

We are a welcoming and supportive academy, with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child. We place children at the centre of everything we do, with a focus on creating a culture of success and a positive climate for learning.

OPA Kirkhamgate joined the Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) in 2013. As a member of the Outwood Family we believe in putting Children First, raising standards and transforming lives.

If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact the office on [e-mail]

You will be responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well‑being of students during the lunchtime period across the site, including supervision in the dining hall and other designated areas. This involves actively upholding acceptable behaviour standards by modelling outstanding conduct, manners, speech, and appearance at all times.

You will intervene in behavioural issues using positive behaviour management strategies to bring about improvement. Furthermore, you will assist in managing the dining environment, ensuring it is kept clean and clear from slip hazards by helping with tasks like clearing tables and tidying equipment.

The successful candidate should possess strong communication, teamwork, and caring skills. It is essential to demonstrate the ability to make quick decisions regarding when to intervene to prevent children from injuring themselves or others, or when to refer cases of unruly behaviour to the Principal.

Desirable qualities include knowledge of basic hygiene procedures and appropriate knowledge of First Aid. A willingness to obtain and/or enhance qualifications and training is required. A satisfactory DBS check is mandatory.

Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).

What will we do for you?

We offer a supportive package focusing on professional advancement, secure benefits, and work‑life balance:

• Secure Pay & Pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Training & Progression: Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.
• Flexibility & Leave: Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits (with no qualifying period), and 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays for non‑term time staff. (Holiday for part‑time staff is calculated on a pro‑rata basis)
• Wellbeing & Perks: Dedicated mental well‑being strategy, free on‑site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

Please note, we reserve the right to close advertisements early, either on the advertised closing date, or sooner if required.

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.