Midday Supervisor

King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant), Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 9NJ

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  2 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 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: £24,224.00 - £24,413.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Salary £3,682

Midday Supervisor job summary

Midday Supervisor - Make Lunchtimes matter!

Are you energetic, caring and passionate about helping children have a happy, safe and enjoyable school day? We’re looking for a fantastic Midday Supervisor to join our team and make a real difference to our pupils during lunchtime.

This is so much more than simply supervising lunch — you’ll be an important part of our school community, helping children make the most of their break, supporting positive friendships and creating a safe, fun environment where everyone can enjoy themselves.

What will you be doing?

As a Midday Supervisor, you will:

• Supervise children during lunchtime and playtime, both indoors and outdoors.
• Help create a fun, safe and positive playground environment.
• Encourage children to play together, develop friendships and resolve minor disagreements.
• Support children during meal times, promoting positive lunchtime routines.
• Keep a watchful eye on children's wellbeing and safety.
• Organise and encourage fun playground activities and games.
• Be a friendly, approachable and positive role model for our pupils.
• Work closely with school staff to ensure children have a happy and enjoyable lunchtime.

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Warm, friendly and approachable
• Enthusiastic about working with children
• Energetic and happy to get involved in playground activities
• Calm, patient and confident when managing situations
• A great team player
• Reliable, responsible and able to use their initiative
• Committed to creating a safe, inclusive and enjoyable environment for every child

Previous experience of working with children is desirable, but enthusiasm, common sense and a genuine passion for helping children thrive are just as important.

Why join us?

You’ll be joining a welcoming school team where every member of staff plays an important role. Our midday supervisors are a familiar and trusted face for our pupils — someone who helps turn lunchtime into a positive part of their day.

If you can bring energy, kindness, a smile and a willingness to get involved, we’d love to hear from you!

If you’re looking for a rewarding role where no two lunchtimes are quite the same, and where your enthusiasm can make a genuine difference to children every single day, we’d love to welcome you to our school.

Come and be part of our team — and help make lunchtime the best part of the day!

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 King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant)

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 231 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant) website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/king-s-academy-northern-parade-infant

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