MIDDAY SUPERVISOR

Hinchley Wood Learning Partnership; East Singhbhum; On-site; INR 720,000 - 880,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term time working

Competitive salary

Professional development

Pension scheme

Job summary

Hinchley Wood Primary School, part of Hinchley Wood Learning Partnership, seeks a Midday Supervisor to support pupils during lunch in a welcoming, safe environment. The role focuses on preparing dining areas, supervising pupils, and promoting positive behaviour in a concise, supportive team setting.

Permanent contract starting November 2026, with term-time hours (11.15am–1.30pm), and a salary based on the 2025/26 scale (£23,852 FTE).

Qualifications

• Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Previous experience with children would be advantageous but training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain the dining area during lunchtime to ensure a clean, safe and welcoming environment.
• Supervise pupils during lunchtime and respond to their needs while promoting positive behaviour.

Job description

MIDDAY SUPERVISOR

Headteacher: Emma Lewis

Monday to Friday, 11.15am-1.30pm, 11.25 hours per week, Term Time Only

Annual salary £6,247.99 (£23,852 FTE) Nb this salary is based on the 2025/26 academic year salary scale and is expected to rise for the 2026/27 academic year scale.

Permanent Contract

To Commence November 2026

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Midday Supervisor to join our team and support the welfare, safety and positive behaviour of pupils during the lunchtime period. The successful candidate will help to create a safe, welcoming and enjoyable environment for our pupils during the lunch period, supporting the pupils, and ensuring the smooth running of each lunchtime session.

Good communication and interpersonal skills, together with the ability to work effectively as part of a team, are essential. We are looking for someone who is approachable, patient and able to respond calmly and appropriately to the needs of children. Previous experience of working with children would be advantageous, but is not essential, as training and support will be provided.

The role primarily involves preparing and maintaining the dining area during the lunchtime break to ensure a clean, safe and welcoming dining environment, and supervising the pupils during this time, responding to their individual needs and promoting positive behaviour.

Hinchley Wood Primary School is a popular three form entry primary school and proud to be a founder member of the Hinchley Wood Learning Partnership (HWLP) – a multi academy trust including Hinchley Wood School (a seven form entry secondary school on the same site) and Thames Ditton Junior School (a three form entry junior school a short walk from HWPS).

We Offer

• Highly motivated children with a love of learning
• Family friendly term time working
• Competitive salary and annual performance progression
• Professional development support
• Two weeks’ autumn half term
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
• 50% discount on wraparound provision fees for children of staff if they attend TDJS or HWPS

The successful candidate will be extremely well supported, working alongside a dedicated and experienced team. The working pattern is Monday to Friday, term time only, 11.15am–1.30pm (2 hours 15 minutes per day).

The actual salary for 11.25 hours per week 38 week per year is £6,247.99 (£23,852 FTE).

Latest closing date for applications: Tuesday 13th October 2026 at 9am

Shortlisting will take place the same week

Interviews are expected to take place on 15th October 2026

Hinchley Wood Learning Partnership (HWLP) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The position advertised is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Staff, Trustees and Governors have also established a code of conduct which applies to all members of the school community.