Senior Midday Supervisor

eTeach UK Limited; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Nottingham is seeking a Senior Midday Supervisor to lead a team, ensuring pupils' safety and well-being during lunchtime. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children and be committed to creating a positive lunchtime experience. The position offers opportunities for professional development and is critical to enhancing the school's supportive environment.

Benefits

Professional development

Local government pension scheme

Supportive Senior Leadership Team

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school environment.
• Able to motivate a team effectively.
• Strong commitment to child safety and welfare.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Midday Supervisors.
• Ensure the safety and welfare of pupils during lunchtime.
• Organise play activities for positive social interaction.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Team leadership

Child behaviour management

Initiative

Job description

Overview

The Milford Academy is a Single Academy Trust (SAT) Primary School situated in Clifton on the outskirts of Nottingham. The school has approximately 455 children on roll, including a Nursery unit and, from September 2025, a SEN Unit. This is an exciting time at the academy as the school pushes forward with its ambitious development plans. We are looking to appoint a responsible, enthusiastic and caring Senior Midday Supervisor to join our dedicated team. This is a key role in ensuring that our pupils have a safe, happy and enjoyable lunchtime experience. The successful candidate will lead a team of Midday Supervisors, organising and overseeing lunchtime provision across the school.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing the team of Midday Supervisors.
• Ensuring the safety, welfare and good behaviour of pupils during the lunchtime break.
• Organising and supervising play activities to encourage positive play and social interaction.
• Supporting the smooth running of the dining hall, encouraging good manners and healthy eating.
• Dealing with minor first aid and reporting any incidents in line with school procedures.
• Liaising with senior staff regarding behaviour or welfare concerns.

Person Specification

• Friendly, approachable and enjoys working with children.
• Able to lead, motivate and support a small team effectively.
• Responsible, reliable and able to use their own initiative.
• Confident in managing pupil behaviour in line with school policies.
• Committed to ensuring a safe and positive environment for children.
• Committed to the values and ethos of The Milford Academy.

In return the successful candidate will benefit from

• A friendly and stimulating environment in which to work.
• A commitment to professional development.
• Membership of a local government pension scheme.
• An encouraging and supportive Senior Leadership Team.
• Working at a ‘Good’ school with the opportunity to help us become ‘Outstanding’.

How to apply

We strongly recommend and encourage a visit to the school. This can be arranged at your convenience by contacting the School Business Manager, Christopher Bramall, via the school office.

The post will begin as soon as possible.

Closing date for Applications: 10:00am Monday 6th October 2025

Interviews to take place: Friday 10th October 2025

Please note: If you haven’t heard from us by 5pm Tuesday 7th October, we are sorry but on this occasion your application has not been successful, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavours.

Please complete the Online Application Form via eteach fully. The supporting statement will be used to help shortlist candidates for interview. Completing this fully including detailing your reasons for applying for the role, what makes you suitable for the position and key relevant experience you have, will assist us. Please be aware that references may be asked for before interview unless otherwise specifically requested by yourself.