Midday Supervisor - Mudeford Community Infants School

Dorset Council; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority council in Christchurch is seeking a permanent midday supervisor to join their school team. The role involves supervising children during lunch, including eating and playtime, on weekdays for 7.5 hours weekly. The ideal candidate should be committed to safeguarding children and have a valid Disclosure and Barring Service check. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and aims to support children in becoming confident learners.

Qualifications

• Successful candidate must have a valid Disclosure and Barring Service check.
• Ability to supervise children during lunch and playtime.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children during the lunch period, including eating and playtime.

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a midday supervisor to join our school team on a permanent basis.

Details

• Grade: BCP Band C SCP 3
• Hourly rate: £12.85
• Hours: 11.45am – 1.15pm, weekdays during term time (7.5 hours per week)
• Closing date: Friday 3 October 2025
• Interview date: To be confirmed
• Start date: ASAP
• Pay and Reward: From 1 December 2025, refreshed pay package; salary for this role will be changing.

Role and responsibilities

The main role of this job is supervision of the children during the lunch period, which includes eating and playtime.

Contact for further information

Please contact Ali Thacker for further information required: [email protected]

How we assess candidates

Mudeford Infant School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; this is a commitment which we expect all staff and volunteers to share. The successful candidate will be required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Governments safer recruitment guidelines.

Pay, rights and eligibility

• The pro rata salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and includes appropriate paid annual leave and bank holiday entitlements.
• Salary payment is the annual salary for the position at the time of advert, paid in equal monthly instalments and adjusted at the start of employment and again if leaving part way through the school year to ensure the correct salary is received for the work completed in an academic year.
• Right to work is required as part of the appointment process.
• Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and related exemptions apply; information about convictions must be declared as required.

Safeguarding and recruitment

Keeping Children Safe in Education: The school will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates as part of safeguarding checks. Searches will assess suitability to work with children, and may involve social media and internet checks. A panel member not on the appointment panel will conduct searches to avoid bias, and information will only be shared if findings are relevant and of concern.

About Us

About Mudeford Community Infants School: We are a dedicated, friendly and supportive team whose core purpose is to ensure our children are happy and confident learners.