Midday Supervisor (KS2 adhoc KS1 and Reception)

Chepping View Primary Academy; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 4,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

Chepping View Primary Academy is seeking a Midday Supervisor to manage lunchtimes for KS2 (and support KS1 and reception). The role is permanent with a start date around November 2026, and closes 31 August 2026.

Salary is paid pro rata for 38 weeks at £12.77 per hour (about £3,671 per year), with hours 12:00pm–1:20pm, Monday to Friday. The post requires a calm, organised approach, good spoken English, and a commitment to safeguarding, with experience in working with children considered an

Qualifications

• Must have enthusiastic and positive attitude.
• Good quality spoken English.
• Commitment to safeguarding policies, procedures and training.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Ability to support and manage groups of children.
• Ability to support and encourage positive play.
• Organised and efficient with time.
• Calm approach to a busy lunchtime.

Responsibilities

• Set out and clear lunch tables, cutlery and water.
• Clean up after lunchtimes.
• Observe and support children with eating their lunch.
• Supervise wet lunchtimes in classrooms on rainy days.
• Follow school behaviour management and safeguarding procedures.
• Supervise children in the hall and on the playground to create happy lunchtimes.
• Organise and teach children new games and activities.
• Ensure all health and safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Enthusiastic attitude

Good spoken English

Safeguarding awareness

Excellent attendance

Behaviour management

Encourage positive play

Organised/time management

Calm under pressure

Experience with children

Job description

Midday Supervisor

Midday Supervisor (predominantly KS2 but may also support KS1 and reception). Hiring for permanent contract.

Position Details

• Salary: Pay Range 1A £24,630 FTE; Actual annual salary pro rata £3,671 based on 38 weeks per year (£12.77 per hour)
• Hours: 12:00pm-1:20pm, Monday - Friday (6 hours 40 minutes per week)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Closing date: 31 August 2026
• Starting date: November 2026 (pending satisfactory clearance of all pre‑employment checks)
• Reporting to: Senior Leadership Team
• Responsible for: Management of lunchtimes

We are looking for someone who has:

• An enthusiastic and positive attitude
• Good quality spoken English
• Commitment to effectively follow safeguarding policies, procedures and training
• An excellent attendance record
• The ability to support and manage the behaviour of groups of children
• The ability to support and encourage positive play
• The ability to be organised and efficient with their time
• A calm approach to a busy and fast‑paced lunchtime

Experience of working with children is an advantage.

Job Description

Main responsibilities: The post-holder will be expected to carry out the following:

• Setting out and clearing away lunchtime tables, cutlery and water
• Cleaning up after lunchtime
• Observing and supporting children with eating their lunch
• Supervising wet lunchtimes in classrooms on rainy days
• Following school behaviour management and safeguarding procedures
• Supervising children both in the hall and on the playground to create happy and calm lunchtimes
• Organise and teach children new games and activities for their enjoyment
• Ensure all health & safety procedures are followed

Safeguarding

• Responsible, under the direction of the Head of Academy or another designated teacher, for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children within the establishment and to ensure that safeguarding is a priority by following procedures effectively and immediately.
• Vigilance and sensitivity is essential.

Person Specification

• Ability to communicate with young children effectively and a good level of spoken English.
• A good attendance record.

Additional Information

Chepping View Primary Academy and the Inspiring Futures Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.