Midday Supervisor at Star Academy, Sandyford

The Queen Elizabeth Academy; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Star Academy, Sandyford, is seeking a Midday Supervisor to join our lunchtime team. The role is 5 hours per week on a fixed-term contract until 31 August 2027, and you will work with children during lunch to support positive behaviour and safety.

You should be friendly, reliable and able to communicate with students and staff, handle minor first aid, and have knowledge of kitchen health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage behaviour of groups of children.
• Deal with basic first aid incidents.
• Knowledge of kitchen health and safety.
• Able to communicate effectively with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support students during lunch periods.
• Maintain a calm, safe environment in the dining area.
• Work as part of a friendly lunchtime team.
• Ensure pupils’ welfare and safety throughout lunch period.

Skills

Behaviour management

First aid

Kitchen health & safety

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

About this Role

MiddaySupervisor

• NJC ScalePoint: 3
• Actual Salary: £2,977
• 5 Hours per week
• Fixed Term Contract until 31 August2027

Are you looking for a fantastic new opportunity? Star Academy are looking toappoint an enthusiastic and flexible lunchtime assistant.

The successful candidate will be a friendly and reliable teammember with an interest in working with children during the busy lunch period.

About you: -

We are looking for a positive and committed individualwho can communicate effectively with both students and staff andis keen to work as part of a team.

The successful candidate will have the ability to manage a behaviour of groups of children, deal with any basic 1st aid incidents and keep calm underpressure.

It is essential that the successful candidate haveknowledge of kitchen health and safety and is sensitivite andunderstanding of the students' needs.

We welcome applications from ambitious candidates, keen tomake a difference who have a genuine passion and belief in the potential ofevery student.

Why choose Star Academy?

Star Academy, Sandyford opened in April 2013, is set in the heart of avibrant, diverse community and is part of the Academy Transformation Trustfamily.

• We subscribe to the 7 principles of publiclife: Selflessness, Integrity,Objectivity, Accountability, Openness, Honesty and Leadership.
• Our shared values are - Smart/SafeTolerant Ambitious Resilient
• Our Vision is encapsulated by the motto: Desireto learn, learn to achieve

Daily routines work to embed these four values to ensure that our childrengrow not only academically, but with the strength of character that will leadto a successful future as a valued and healthy member of society.

The academy seeks to ensure thatall stakeholders are empowered to achieve the highest of expectations throughthe provision of a bespoke, lively and exciting, knowledge-based curriculumthat promotes enquiry and exploration, risk-taking and resilience. Thecurriculum nurtures the desire to achieve the very best regardless of thechildren's different starting points. Our broad curriculum is enrichedwith a huge variety of experiences which brings learning alive and makesprecious memories.

All we do and work for is toensure our pupils have the best opportunities and are enabled to be successfulin whatever realm they choose to enter; they are star lights in the world.

AboutAcademy Transformation Trust

Our ATT2030 Vision means wemeet our young people where they are at and refuse to leave them there. Our pupils will leave us capable, competent and confident and take their placein the community of educated people. Our staff will be cared for,developed and they do will be capable, competent and confident. We wouldlove to hear from those who want to join us in that mission.

In return, you will benefit from:

• A warm, welcoming and highly skilled team, whosupport and inspire each other
• Acreative and innovative environment
• Access tocontinuous personal development programs. A bespoke platform supportingcolleague welfare and benefits, including pension scheme, employee assistanceprogram (EAP), recognition and reward scheme, cycle to work scheme anddiscounts on many major high street brands.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 20October 2026 at 9am

Interview date: Thusday 22 October 2026

Thesuccessful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal recordcheck, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update2026. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion andwelcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.