Midday Supervisor - The Federation Schools

Torfaen County Borough Council; Pontypool; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Torfaen County Borough Council is seeking a friendly Midday Supervisor to join The Federation Schools in Pontypool. The role is term-time, 10 hours per week across 39 weeks, fixed term until 31 August 2027, starting 2 November 2026 (DBS pending).

You will support children during midday break, help nurture curiosity, foster independence and encourage play within the Day Care provision run by the Federation.

Qualifications

• 10 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.

Responsibilities

• Nurture curiosity, foster independence and encourage children to play.
• Support within Codi Serennau Day Care run by the Federation.

Job description

Midday Supervisor - The Federation Schools

Location: Blenheim Road & Coed Eva Federations School

Basis Term Time

Job details

Salary £26,847 Pro Rata | Grade 2

Contractual hours 10 Basis Term Time

Package Fixed term until 31st August 2027 | 10 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Job category/type Education, School

Date posted 09/09/2026

Job reference REQ006558

Job description

10 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Fixed term until 31st August 2027

Start date: Monday 2 nd November 2026 (DBS pending)

Do you want to work at two of the most ambitious schools in Wales?

Do you want to be part of a learning community where in everything we do:

• We grow thriving successful learners; and
• We lead our people to excellence;
• We change our community and country for the better?

Are you an enthusiastic, creative, passionate and ready to make a difference?

We are seeking a motivating and engaging mid day supervisor who will nurture curiosity, foster independence, and encourage children to play.

The position is supporting within Codi Serennau Day Care which is run by the Federation.

Our Federation is unique in Wales. We aim for:

• the highest levels of achievement for our learners;
• the highest levels of wellbeing;
• the most highly effective family & community engagement;
• the most highly effective preparation for the future;

for our whole school community, all of the time.

We are a forward-thinking organisation, where creativity and innovation are integral to providing rich learning experiences.

If this is the kind of challenge that excites you, and if you are ready to be empowered to work as a key member of our team, then we look forward to hearing from you.

Shortlisting: 25 th September 2026

Interviews: 30 th September 2026

You must demonstrate how you meet the Essential criteria listed in the attached Person Specification in order to secure an interview:

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants, which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment. We value the range of experiences that a diverse workforce brings and therefore we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and under-represented groups.

Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential. You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.

We are a registered Disability Confident Leader and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. Our Guaranteed Interview scheme guarantees that people with disabilities will be invited to interview, so long as they meet the essential requirements for the role. If you have a health condition, are neurodivergent, or use British sign language, and need to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruiting manager. We can only work with you to arrange adjustments if we are made aware of your requirements prior to your application submission, test or interview.

How to find us

Torfaen County Borough Council
Civic Centre
Pontypool
NP4 6YB