Midday Supervisor
Whitehouse Primary School, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK8 1AG7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
29 July 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
20 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- Salary Grade A1 – Actual Annual Salary Approx £5036
Additional allowances
Salary Grade A1 – Actual Annual Salary Approx £5036
Midday Supervisor job summary
Whitehouse Primary School, Milton Keynes
Salary: NJC Grade A1
Hours: Between 11:30am and 1:45pm, Monday to Friday (exact hours to be confirmed at interview)
Contract: Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2026
Do you enjoy working with children and want to make a real difference every day?
Whitehouse Primary School is looking for a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Midday Supervisor to join our friendly team from September 2026.
Lunchtime is an important part of every child's school day. As one of our Midday Supervisors, you'll help create a safe, happy and enjoyable environment where children can eat, play and socialise. Whether you're encouraging positive play, supporting friendships or simply being a reassuring adult, you'll play a vital role in our school community.
If you are someone who enjoys working with children, has a positive outlook and wants to be part of a supportive and welcoming team, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be DoingAs a Midday Supervisor, you will:
- Supervise pupils in the dining hall, playground and other designated areas.
- Encourage positive behaviour and model our school values.
- Help children enjoy safe, active and inclusive playtimes.
- Support children with lunchtime routines where needed.
- Work closely with colleagues to create a positive lunchtime experience for every child.
- Is caring, patient and approachable.
- Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Can remain calm, organised and positive.
- Is reliable, punctual and committed to safeguarding children.
- Shares our vision of providing the very best for every child.
Previous experience working with children is welcome but not essential. Full training and support will be provided.
Why Whitehouse Primary School?Whitehouse Primary School is a vibrant, inclusive and ambitious school at the heart of the Whitehouse community in Milton Keynes. Our children are enthusiastic learners, our staff are passionate about making a difference and our families are valued partners in everything we do.
We are proud of the warm relationships that exist across our school and believe that every member of staff plays an important role in helping our children flourish.
When you join Whitehouse, you'll become part of a team that supports one another, celebrates success and is committed to continuous improvement.
What We Offer- A friendly and welcoming team who genuinely enjoy working together.
- A caring and supportive school community.
- High-quality training and opportunities to develop your skills.
- A positive working environment where your contribution is valued.
- The opportunity to make a real difference to children's lives every single day.
- Access to a comprehensive staff benefits package through Inspiring Futures through Learning.
Whitehouse Primary School is proud to be part of Inspiring Futures through Learning (IFtL), a successful Multi Academy Trust.
As part of IFtL, successful candidates will have access to an excellent staff benefits package, including a bespoke programme of continuing professional development (CPD), enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and an Employee Assistance Programme. In addition, staff can benefit from an Employee Benefits Scheme offering discounts on gym memberships, cinema tickets, retail shopping, a cycle to work scheme and much more.
Inspiring Futures through Learning is committed to safer recruitment practices, and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All vacancies are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
We are an equal opportunities employer. Our children and young people come from a wide range of backgrounds, and so do our colleagues. We aim to reflect and celebrate diversity within our workforce to create an inclusive culture that adds real value to our vision of inspiring the futures of us all through learning together.
Our commitment to ensuring equal opportunity and lifelong development is showcased through our 1:1 iPad initiative for learners and teaching colleagues across our Trust. By harnessing the power of technology and collaboration, we are reshaping what it means to be a learner in the digital age, and you can play a role in that journey.
Inspiring Futures through Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All employees are expected to share this commitment, follow IFtL's safeguarding policies and procedures, and behave appropriately towards children at all times, both in work and in their personal lives.
All school-based posts are defined as Regulated Activity and are therefore subject to an Enhanced DBS check with Children's Barred List information.
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Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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 Whitehouse Primary School
- Organisation type
- Free School, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 672 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
School location
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