School Midday Supervisor

Outwood Academy Valley; New Kingston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in New Kingston is seeking committed individuals for the part-time role of Midday Supervisor. In this position, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of children during lunchtime. You will promote their social, emotional, and physical development in a supportive educational environment. Working hours are 10 hours a week, term-time only, starting as soon as possible. Ideal for those looking to make a positive impact on children's lives.

Qualifications

• Commitment to children's security and wellbeing during lunchtime.
• Ability to promote children's social, emotional, and physical development.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and well-being of children during lunchtime.
• Promote social and physical development of children.

Job description

About the school

Outwood Academy Valley has 1500 students aged 11 to 16 and shares a Post 16 Centre, which has 500 students, with Outwood Academy Portland. The Post 16 Centre is just a two‑minute walk from the school. Both sites have excellent facilities providing a bright and motivational learning and working environment. We are a welcoming and supportive academy, with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child.

Since joining the Outwood Family in 2012, the academy has also been consistently among the top schools for Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and South Yorkshire for GCSE results, including English and Maths. Along with strong results and attainment levels, students make above‑average progress.

Outwood Grange Academies Trust provides a high‑quality learning and cultural environment that inspires and motivates children. Leadership development, succession planning and capacity building are major priorities for the Trust, as this enables us to facilitate rapid progression for those who want to advance at all levels.

About the role

We are seeking applications from committed individuals to work as Midday Supervisors within the Academy. As a Midday Supervisor, you will ensure the security, safety, well‑being and care of the children is maintained during the lunchtime period. You will also aim to promote the children’s social, emotional and physical development when outside the classroom.

The hours of this position are Monday to Friday, 2 hours per day / 10 hours per week, term‑time only. Proposed start: as soon as possible.

We pride ourselves on providing a high standard of education within a safe, caring and positive ethos. We endeavour to make our pupils’ learning as exciting and enjoyable as we can. We work to enable our children to become successful learners, to achieve the best they can in order to prepare them for life in the local and worldwide community.

When completing your application, please give due regard to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Please note that all of the essential criteria listed on the Person Specification will be used to shortlist interview candidates. If you do not demonstrate and/or provide evidence that you meet all of the essential criteria elements, you will not be selected for an interview.

To view the Person Specification, please click here.

To view the Job Description, please click here.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role, please contact Moira Edmondson, Senior Midday Supervisor, at [e-mail].

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Closing date: Midday on Wednesday, 7 January 2026.

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Safeguarding and Recruitment

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.