Midday Supervisor

The Hermitage Schools; Woking; On-site; GBP 4,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Woking is seeking Midday Supervisors to join their lunchtime team, working 7.5 hours per week during term time. The role involves ensuring a safe and enjoyable lunch experience for children, assisting with serving meals, and encouraging cooperative play. Candidates should have strong communication skills and some school experience, and they will be part of a friendly and supportive team. The position offers a salary of £3,964 annually.

Benefits

Flexible term-time hours

Friendly and supportive team

Access to employee assistance programme

Membership in Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a school setting is desirable.
• Flexible and solution-focused approach is necessary.
• Strong ability to communicate with both children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children's lunchtime inside and outside.
• Ensure safety and well-being during lunchtime.
• Assist with serving and clearing lunch.
• Encourage cooperative play among children.
• Support first aid and safety procedures.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to relate positively to children and adults

Previous school experience

Organised and flexible

Resilient and resourceful

Job description

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We are looking to recruit Midday Supervisors to join our fantastic lunchtime team. You would be required to work 7.5 hours per week, term time only (37 weeks per year);

Work Hours

• Monday to Friday from 11:45pm – 1.15pm
• Monday to Friday from 12.00pm – 1.30pm

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Work with the Midday Team to ensure a pleasant lunchtime for all children, both inside the dining hall and out on the playground / all-weather pitch
• Ensure the safety and well-being of children throughout the lunch time period
• Assist with the serving and clearing of lunch in the dining room, encouraging children to take responsibility wherever possible.
• Interact with the children encouraging them to play co-operatively and purposefully with each other.
• Supporting and conducting the school’s first aid and safety procedures
• Having previous school experience (either paid or voluntary) is desirable
• Be well organised, flexible, solution-focused, resilient and resourceful.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults

What We Offer

• Flexible, term-time hours
• The opportunity of working within a supportive and friendly team
• A welcoming environment with friendly and approachable staff
• Enthusiastic and friendly children who are eager to learn
• Opportunities for cross-school collaboration and sharing of best practices
• Opportunities for development
• Access to the employee Assistance Programme
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• A Cycle to Work Scheme

Actual salary: £3,964 (FTE salary £23,322)

Start date: As soon as possible

Closing date for applications: Tuesday, 6th January 2026 at 12.00pm

Applications should be made using the Hermitage Schools Application Form (please note that CVs will not be accepted).

Please note that all applications will be considered upon receipt and for an exceptional candidate an appointment may be made before the closing date. Therefore, it is recommended that if you wish to apply for this position you do so as soon as possible.

The Hermitage Schools are part of The SWAN Trust, a multi-academy trust comprised of ten Woking schools (all within the Primary phase). We have a shared ethos and work collaboratively to provide the best possible opportunities for all pupils across the trust.

Safeguarding Statement

The Hermitage Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to demonstrably share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Shortlisted applicants will be required to supply details of any unspent convictions and conditional cautions and any spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e., that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended). If you are appointed, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

All schools within The SWAN Trust welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.