Midday Supervisor

Burton Joyce Primary School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG14 5EB

8 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 December 2026

• Closing date

  20 November 2026 at 5pm

• Date listed

  12 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £3,950 Actual Salary (£25,614 FTE)

Midday Supervisor job summary

Burton Joyce Primary School is seeking a caring, reliable, and enthusiastic Midday Supervisor to join our friendly and supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and wants to play an important role in ensuring our pupils have a safe, happy, and positive lunchtime experience.

As a Midday Supervisor, you will help to maintain a caring and inclusive environment during the lunchtime period, supporting children's well-being, safety and social development.

Key responsibilities include:

Supervising pupils in the dining hall, playground, and during indoor lunchtime activities

Encouraging positive behaviour, play, and social interaction among pupils

Promoting good manners and helping children develop independence and confidence

Assisting with the smooth organisation and running of lunchtime routines

Responding appropriately to minor incidents and ensuring the welfare of pupils at all times

Supporting the school's commitment to safeguarding and child welfare

We are looking for someone who:

Enjoys working with children and has a positive, patient, and friendly approach

Is reliable, responsible, and able to work effectively as part of a team

Can communicate confidently with children and colleagues

Is committed to promoting a safe and inclusive environment for all pupils

What we offer:

A welcoming and supportive school community

Full training and ongoing support, with no previous experience required

The opportunity to make a genuine difference to children's daily school experience

A rewarding role within a dedicated and collaborative staff team

If you would like to find out more about this opportunity or arrange an informal conversation about the role, please contact Wendy Haywood.

We look forward to hearing from you - 0115 9312373

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

About Burton Joyce Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 315 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Burton Joyce Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/burton-joyce-primary-school

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