Midday Supervisor (Fixed Term contract until 31/8/27)

Gunthorpe Primary School; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 3,600 - 4,800; Part time

Job summary

Gunthorpe Primary School is inviting applications for a Midday Supervisor to supervise pupils at lunchtimes as part of the OPAL play team. This fixed-term role runs during term time only, totaling 7.5 hours per week from Monday to Friday, with 1.5 hours each day, primarily supervising play, ensuring safety and positive social interaction.

Duties include supervising in various areas, helping with dining setup when needed, serving water, clearing tables and supporting children’s wellbeing.

Qualifications

• A satisfactory DBS and employment checks will be required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise in the playground, classrooms, corridors, cloakrooms, toilets, etc and escort children between premises where necessary.
• Engage children in positive play by instigating playground games and ensuring an enjoyable social time during lunch.
• Where applicable prepare rooms for dining, including setting out dining tables as appropriate.
• Distribute meals and serve water where required.
• Clear tables and collect rubbish, wash and stack away dining tables, water jugs and clean dining area as required.

Job description

Gunthorpe Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Midday Supervisor, working Term time only 7.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday lunchtime (1.5 hours per day) on a fixed term basis up to 31/8/27.

Within this role you will join our OPAL play team, who understand the essential role it has in children and young people’s lives. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising and engaging with children during the midday break. Duties include

Supervise in the playground, classrooms, corridors, cloakrooms, toilets, etc and escort children between premises where necessary.

To engage children in positive play by instigating playground games making sure children have an enjoyable and social time during their lunchbreak.

Where applicable may also be required to prepare rooms for dining, including setting out dining tables as appropriate.

Distribute meals and serve water where required.

Clear tables and collect rubbish, wash and stack away dining tables, water jugs and clean dining area as required.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and if you wish to visit please contact the School Office on [e-mail], alternatively they can be contacted on 01733 571193.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff to share this commitment. A satisfactory DBS and employment checks will be required as part of this recruitment.