10 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    3 October 2025 at 5pm

  • Date listed

    23 September 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Other support roles

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Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£2,766.00 Annually (Actual) Meridian Trust Support Staff Pay Scale

Midday Supervisor job summary

Monday to Friday - 1 hour per day (lunch period)

This is a term-time only role required as soon as possible

Salary: £2,766 (Actual Salary per year) Meridian Trust Support Staff - Grade 3 Point 2 (based on 5 hours per week)

We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Midday Supervisor to join the team at Downham Feoffees Primary Academy. 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 as the role may change throughout the year, depending on the needs of the pupils. 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!
  • Part-time, term-time only position - fits around other 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

Downham Feoffees Primary Academy is part of the Meridian family of academies and is a busy village primary school very close to Ely where you will quickly feel our friendly and positive ethos. We enjoy working closely with our partner school in the Trust, the Lantern Community Primary School which is also located in Ely. Downham Feoffees Primary Academy is proud of the part it plays within our local community and values the hard work and support provided by parents/carers and their families, plus the Friends of Downham Feoffees (FODA) and our Academy Council.

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
  • Opportunity 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.

Visits are warmly welcomed - please contact the school office at Downham Feoffees Primary Academy on 01353 699325 or email office@downhamfeoffees.org to arrange an appointment.

Closing date for applications: Friday 3rd October by 4pm

Rolling interviews may take place as applications are received. Early applications are recommended.

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

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

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About Downham Feoffees Primary Academy

School type
Academy, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
149 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
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Downham Feoffees Primary Academy is part of the Meridian family of academies and is a busy primary school where you will quickly feel our friendly and positive ethos. We are proud to have achieved ‘Good’ in all areas in our last Ofsted inspection which stated: ‘…pupils feel listened to, safe and cared for in an environment that supports them to have aspiration for their futures.’ Downham Feoffees Primary Academy is proud of the part it plays within our local community and values the hard work and support provided by parents/carers and their families, plus the Friends of Downham Feoffees (FODA) and our Academy Council. We have fostered links with businesses and charities both within the locality and further afield and look forward to further developing such opportunities.

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