17 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    3 November 2026

  • Closing date

    5 October 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    15 September 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

£4,820.53 Annually (Actual) SCP4 - £4,820.53 - FTE: £26,016.00 - 8 hours per week, 38 weeks per year.

Midday Supervisor job summary

Job Title: Midday Supervisor

E-ACT Pathways Academy | Respect, Determination, Opportunity, Success

E-ACT Pathways Academy is built on the principles of respect, determination, opportunity, and success. With a focus on providing equal opportunities and fostering a culture of perseverance, we empower our students to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals.

Join our community committed to unlocking potential: https://pathwaysacademy.e-act.org.uk

Want to make a difference to young people?

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey within an educational community that values diversity, encourages collaboration, and celebrates excellence?

Are you passionate about supporting young people and creating a positive school environment? We are seeking a dedicated Midday Supervisor to join our friendly team at E-ACT Pathways Academy.

This rewarding role is vital in ensuring the safety, wellbeing and positive behaviour of our pupils during the lunchtime period. You will supervise pupils in dining areas, playgrounds and around the school site, encouraging positive play, good manners and respectful interactions. Working closely with teaching staff, support staff and fellow midday supervisors, you will help create a safe, inclusive and enjoyable lunchtime experience for all.

Key responsibilities:

  • Supervise pupils during the lunchtime period, ensuring their safety, welfare and wellbeing at all times.
  • Promote positive behaviour, good manners and respectful interactions in line with the academy's expectations.
  • Monitor dining areas, playgrounds and other school spaces, maintaining a safe and orderly environment.
  • Encourage inclusive and positive play activities, supporting pupils to engage appropriately with others.
  • Work collaboratively with teaching staff, support staff and fellow midday supervisors to provide effective supervision and support for pupils.

Pay range: SCP4 - £4,820.53 - FTE: £26,016.00 - 8 hours per week, 38 weeks per year.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Good standard of literacy and numeracy (GCSEs or equivalent in English and Maths desirable).
  • Experience of working with children or young people in a school, childcare or community setting is desirable.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
  • Ability to promote positive behaviour, manage minor incidents calmly and act as a positive role model.
  • Reliable, organised and able to work effectively as part of a team while maintaining high standards of safeguarding and pupil welfare

What are we about?

Join a trust that is going places!

At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard.

We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and nationally, providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Most recently, E-ACT was named Large Trust MAT of the Year 2026 at the MAT Excellence Awards. Our achievements are further recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, as well as the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024.

E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour. In addition, Greenfields Academy has been designated as a RISE Reception Network Lead School. This is a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.

With 37 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible. We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload, and continuously raise the bar. We don’t just educate, we inspire ambition and empower every child to thrive.

Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk

Benefits:

Financial and Lifestyle

We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.

Professional Growth and Development

We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.

Culture and Wellbeing

Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.

Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information.

How to apply:

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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.

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About E-ACT Pathways Academy

Organisation type
Academy, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
Size
381 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
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E-ACT Pathways Academy is a calm and caring primary academy in Sheffield. From nursery to Year 6 we ensure that every child is valued, respected and given the opportunity to experience success. We are a two and three form entry school with provision from ages 3-11 with a diverse pupil population. We are committed to providing the best education for all our pupils as we believe that every child can, and should, excel academically and socially.

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