Midday Supervisor/ Playworker

Farnsfield St Michael's Church of England Primary School; Farnsfield; On-site; GBP 5,000 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

Farnsfield St Michael’s C of E Primary School is seeking a Midday Supervisor/Playworker to join lunchtime staff. The role covers supervision during the midday break in the dining room and around the school, and to promote positive play by teaching games and rules.

The post is permanent and part-time (7.5 hours per week) during term time, start ASAP, with interviews on 4 November 2026. We seek a responsible, caring adult committed to supporting our school ethos of Happiness, Respect, Forgiveness,

Qualifications

• Experience supervising children during school lunchtimes.
• Ability to promote positive play and teach simple games.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children during the midday break in the dining hall and around the school.
• Encourage positive play and model safe, inclusive games and rules for play.
• Support school ethos and promote values during lunchtime activities.

Skills

Lunchtime supervision

Playworker

Job description

Midday Supervisor/Playworker

7.5 hours per week (1.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday 11.45 to 1.15 pm)

Term time only

Grade 2, point 3

Pro-rated salary £4,813

(Full time equivalent - £25,614)

Start date: ASAP

An opportunity to work at Farnsfield St Michael’s C of E Primary School who caters for approximately 280 children between the ages of 4 and 11 situated in the small village of Farnsfield.

The Governors wish to appoint a Midday Supervisor/ Playworker to join their current team of lunchtime support staff, who will be responsible for the supervision of children on the school premises throughout the midday break both in the dining room and around the school. They will also work with the children to promote positive playtimes by teaching them new games and rules for games, encouraging them to demonstrate to each other how to play and interact.

The successful candidate will be a responsible and caring adult who is committed to supporting and contributing to the school ethos of love to learn, learn to love and the values of Happiness, Respect, Forgiveness, Responsibility, Honesty, Acceptance and Perseverance. The position is permanent and part time.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 4th November 2026

Minster Trust for Education is a multi-academy trust of 14 primary and secondary schools which has at its core a collaborative model of leadership and a belief in sharing expertise while unerringly pursuing the best education for its pupils. Together we help every child to flourish, opening doors to fulfilling futures.

The Trust is founded on 5 key principles that apply to pupils, students and employees alike. They are:

Integrity - we do the right thing

Wisdom - we think deeply

Kindness - we care about each other

Collaboration - we are better together

Service - we pursue the greater good.

We seek to employ people who not only demonstrate these values but are also invested in our mission and truly wish to make a difference through their contribution, whatever the specific role.

MITRE is committed to safeguarding children and the promotion of equal opportunities for staff and students. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check via the DBS.