Casual Midday Supervisor
Lantern Community Primary School, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 2WL9 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
14 October 2026 at 9am
Date listed
5 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Casual
Full time equivalent salary
- £2,902.00 Annually (Actual) Meridian Trust Support Staff Salary Scale
Casual Midday Supervisor job summary
Monday to Friday - up to 5 hours per week (Monday to Friday lunchtimes, term-time only)
This is a casual contract, as and when required, to provide cover for the midday team
Salary: £2,902 (Actual Salary per year) Meridian Trust Support Staff - Grade 3 Point 3 based on 5 hours per week, term-time only
We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable relief Midday Supervisor to join the team at The Lantern Community Primary School. The role will involve supervising pupils in the dining hall, playground areas and school premises during the lunch period. You will be expected to monitor the well-being and behaviour of the pupils and to also assist in the setting up/clearing away of the lunchtime areas, where necessary. A willingness to undertake first aid training would also be beneficial to the role. You will be working as part of a friendly and supportive team and a degree of flexibility may be required due to the casual nature of this contract. You will be responsible to the Midday Coordinator and Headteacher.
The opportunity:
A fulfilling and rewarding role where you will be making a difference!
Working as part of a great team!
Casual, part-time, term-time only position - fits around other daily commitments
The ideal candidate:
Possesses outstanding communication skills and can work well in a team
Experience of working with children in a school or similar setting
Understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues
About The Lantern Community Primary School
The Lantern Community Primary School is a busy and vibrant school based in the beautiful historic city of Ely and our aim is to ensure that children shine their light in each community they belong to. Our curriculum enables the children to develop their own learning and shape their own understanding as they use prior learning to embed and secure new skills and knowledge. We are fortunate at the Lantern to have excellent facilities and a modern, bright school which facilitates the children’s learning opportunities.
About Meridian Trust
Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.
Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to:-
Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing
Opportunities to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
Support for mental health and wellbeing including online GP service through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
Cycle to work scheme
Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
Free on-site parking
Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays
To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.
For more information about this role, please download the Applicant Information Pack below.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 14th October by 9am
Interviews: Wednesday 21st October (pm)
Please note that Meridian Trust may reserve the right to close the advert should a suitable appointment be made - early applications are recommended.
Meridian Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Meridian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Lantern Community Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 448 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
The Lantern Community Primary School is a busy and vibrant school based in the beautiful historic city of Ely and our aim is to ensure that children shine their light in each community they belong to. Our curriculum enables the children to develop their own learning and shape their own understanding as they use prior learning to embed and secure new skills and knowledge. We are fortunate at The Lantern to have excellent facilities and a modern, bright school which facilitates the children’s learning opportunities.
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