Senior Midday Supervisor

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

Swanwick School and Sports College is recruiting a Midday Supervisor to support the catering team during lunchtimes. The post involves helping prepare the dining area, managing the queue and assisting pupils to access meals efficiently.

The role requires excellent communication with pupils and staff and adherence to safeguarding policies. Hours are 11:30am–1:10pm, Monday to Friday during term time, with occasional training and inset day duties.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Catering team with setting up the dinner hall and managing the queue.
• Support pupils to access their meal quickly and politely.
• Clean tables and clear away furniture after lunch.

Skills

Excellent communication

Job description

Closing date: 08 November 2026

The Governors of Swanwick School & Sports College are looking to recruit a hardworking and friendly Midday Supervisor to join our team. We provide education and care for pupils with learning difficulties, autism and communication needs, some physical needs and social and emotional needs.

The role of a Midday Supervisor at SSSC is to help our Catering team with the setting up of the dinner hall ready to receive pupils, the managing of the dinner queue and supporting pupils to access their meal quickly and efficiently. Cleaning of tables and clearing away of furniture once all pupils have had lunch. Please see attached job description for other duties. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a well-respected SEN school with a strong and passionate team.

The hours of work are 11.30am - 1.10pm Monday to Friday term time. With additional adhoc hours required for staff training and attendance at inset days.

As this post involves a great deal of contact with pupils, it is important that candidates possess excellent communication skills and are able to add to our provision and demonstrate and support our school vision of Enjoy, Achieve, Exceed.

We offer a warm and welcoming school community and staff wellbeing is a priority.

Swanwick School and Sports College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment; we fully support the principles and practice of the publication “Keeping Children Safe in Education”.

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

Visits to the school are welcome please contact our School Business Manager Miss Dove on 01773 602198

Provisional Interview Date: 17 November 2026