Midday Supervisor (two roles) at Henbury View First School

Dorset Council; Nursling; On-site; GBP 2,500 - 3,400; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working (where possible)

Wellbeing day

Training and development

Local Government Pension Scheme

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

Henbury View First School are seeking to appoint two Midday Supervisors. The ideal candidates will need to be good timekeepers, caring and confident when dealing with pupils, good communicators, calm, organised and be able to work well in a team.

This role is 5 hours per week during term time (38 weeks per year), 12pm to 1pm, with a start date in October 2026 and known shortlist/interview dates.

Qualifications

• Commitment to safeguarding children
• Ability to establish positive expectations of pupils' behaviour
• Good interpersonal skills
• Discretion and sensitivity
• Able to work under their own initiative
• Be a good team player

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during lunch break and midday period
• Contribute to a calm, safe, and orderly lunchtime environment and playground supervision

Skills

Timekeeping

Caring

Communication

Confidence with pupils

Calm

Organised

Team player

Job description

Job Title:

Midday Supervisors (Two Roles)

Location:

Henbury View First School

Contract:

5 hours per week, term time only (38 weeks per year)

Monday - Friday 12pm - 1pm

Salary:

£2,914 per annum (actual)

Grade 2 SCP 3, £25,614 per annum full time equivalent

Application Deadline:

Starting to shortlist on Monday 28th September

Interview Date:

Wednesday 7th October 2026

Start Date:

October 2026

Role Summary:

Henbury View First School are seeking to appoint two Midday Supervisors. The ideal candidates will need to be good timekeepers, caring and confident when dealing with pupils, good communicators, calm, organised and be able to work well in a team. If you feel you would like to contribute to a successful, vibrant and happy school community then please contact the school for further information.

We Are Seeking Professional Individuals Who:

• have a commitment to safeguarding children
• can establish positive expectations of pupils' behaviour and a sensitivity to pupils' personal needs
• has good interpersonal skills
• has discretion and sensitivity
• able to work under their own initiative
• be a good team player

Further Information

What We Offer You:

• An opportunity to be part of a collaborative team with a shared vision of excellence
• A real career path in a thriving and respected organisation
• Flexible working approach, where possible
• Wellbeing day
• Excellent training and development programmes and opportunities
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with length of service (support staff)
• Access to our benefits portal offering a full range of discounts available through Lifestyle Savings
• Access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme, this includes free confidential telephone and face to face counselling for employees and family members
• Access to financial wellbeing support through a company that provides comprehensive guidance on all things mortgage related
• Eligible for a Blue Light card

Hamwic Education Trust (HET) are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our pupils and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal record and barring checks, scrutiny of work and training history, robust referencing, and other vetting checks. Successful candidates will also be subject to online searches.

Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across HET.

All HET employees are required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practices and to safeguard our pupils.

About Us

Henbury View First School is located in Corfe Mullen, close to Wimborne in Dorset. We are extremely fortunate to have a beautiful, unique building set within exceptional school grounds, which provides a multitude of opportunities for outside 'hands-on' learning.

There is something very special about Henbury View and we are incredibly proud of our unique surroundings, where pupils, staff, governors, parents and the school community work extremely hard and have high expectations of each other. Our children are at the heart of our school, we strive to build good, honest relationships with all our children, parents and carers.

We are delighted to share the report from our latest Ofsted inspection in November 2023, that judged our school to be Good overall with Outstanding 'Personal Development' and 'Behaviour and Attitudes'. The inspectors celebrated our inclusive school, where pupils flourish and know how to be active, responsible citizens.

You will be joining a dedicated team that is passionate about making a difference and committed to nurturing the whole child. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to shape learning experiences that are creative, inclusive, and meaningful. We are committed to the professional development and wellbeing of our staff. We offer high-quality training, mentoring, and opportunities for career progression.

Henbury First is in the Hillary Partnership of Hamwic Education Trust (HET); a large, fast-paced multi-academy trust with currently 37 schools across the South Coast: Portsmouth, Southampton, Poole and Dorset. The Hillary Partnership is a multi-academy partnership based in Poole. The partnership enables local schools to work together to develop a strong education for all our children.