Relief Midday Supervisor

Derby City Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Meadow Farm Primary School in Derby is seeking a Relief Midday Supervisor to oversee lunchtime activities and supervise pupils. The role focuses on promoting safe, enjoyable play, assisting with dining hall duties and helping children line up for meals during term time.

Applicants must have enhanced DBS clearance and be committed to safeguarding. This post is a relief position with term-time hours and an emphasis on teamwork and child wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS clearance is required.
• Commitment to safeguarding children.
• Ability to support lunchtime activities and play.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children during lunch to support safe, positive interactions.
• Organise line-ups for dinners and assist in the dining hall.
• Lead outdoor play and organize activities during lunch periods.
• Set up and clear the dinner hall before and after service.
• Work as part of a team and promote wellbeing of pupils.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Humour

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Job title Relief Midday Supervisor Job reference 000012530 Date posted 02/10/2026 Application closing date 09/10/2026 Working Pattern Blank Salary Grade A Point 3 £13.28 an hour Contractual hours Blank Basis Blank Job category/type School Support Attachments Blank Job description

Location: Meadow Farm Primary School, Derby
Hours: Relief, term time
Contract type: Relief

Meadow Farm Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful candidate will therefore require an enhanced DBS clearance.

Before applying for this post, please refer to our school website https://www.meadowfarmschool.co.uk/policies-and-documents/ and view our child protection / safeguarding policy.

This post is exempt from the provisions of the 1974 Rehabilitations of Offenders Act. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activities relevant to children.

The governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring individual to join our midday team. Patience, empathy and a good sense of humour are a must!

The role will involve working closely with our children to improve their enjoyment of lunchtime through the organising and delivering of play activities outdoors, setting up and clearing the dining hall and supervising pupils eating lunches.

The main duties and responsibilities include:

• The supervision of children throughout the lunch break to enhance the development of children's learning and deal with any issues that occur.
• Promoting good behaviour and social and emotional development of pupils including organising the children to line up for dinners, assisting them in the dining room, helping them to play with other children. All while resolving any conflicts that may arise.
• Promoting outdoor, active play by leading and engaging with games during the lunch period.
• Helping to set up the dinner hall in time for lunch service, cleaning and clearing the hall after service, including putting the tables away.
• The successful candidate should care about the health and well-being of children and enjoy interacting with them. You will be flexible and able to work as part of a team.

You can visit our website for more information about our school and contact the school office for a telephone appointment with the Headteacher, should you have any further questions.

The closing date for this vacancy is Friday 9 October 2026 at 12 noon. Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.