Midday Supervisor

Mount CofE Primary School, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1EW

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 December 2026

• Closing date

  20 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  4 November 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: Grade 1 (£25614 pro-rata)

Midday Supervisor job summary

Midday Supervisor

Type of vacancy: Permanent (6 month probation period)
Work pattern: Part-Time, Term Time Only
Hours: 7.5 hours per week
Working Hours: 12.00pm - 1.30pm, Monday to Friday
Location: Mount C of E Primary School, Kings Road, Newark-on-Trent, NG24 1EW
Salary: Grade 1 (Living Wage)

Advert

Mount C of E Primary School is seeking to appoint a caring, friendly and enthusiastic Midday Supervisor to join our dedicated team.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with children and is passionate about promoting positive play experiences. The successful candidate will lead and support our OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) provision during lunchtime, helping children to engage in high-quality, creative and inclusive play opportunities.

The role includes setting up and organising OPAL equipment each day, supervising children during lunchtime, encouraging positive behaviour and relationships, and ensuring that lunchtime is a safe, enjoyable and enriching experience for all pupils.

We are looking for an individual who is committed to providing the highest standard of care and supervision, has good behaviour management skills, is willing to undertake training where required, and can work effectively as part of a supportive school community.

Looking for additional hours?

Mount C of E Primary School is also recruiting for a Breakfast Club Assistant. We would welcome applications from candidates interested in undertaking both roles, offering a combined position for the right person.

We are looking for someone who is:

• A team player
• Enthusiastic and positive
• Hard-working and flexible
• Organised and reliable
• Approachable and caring
• An effective communicator
• Able to engage children in stimulating play and promote positive relationships
• Confident supporting and leading outdoor play activities

Main Duties

• Setting up, organising and storing OPAL play equipment
• Leading and supporting OPAL play opportunities during lunchtime
• Supervising children in outdoor and indoor areas as required
• Encouraging positive behaviour, inclusion and safe play
• Supporting children's wellbeing and enjoyment throughout the lunch break
• Promoting children's health, safety and welfare at all times
• Ensuring school expectations and behaviour standards are maintained

Mount C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references and pre-employment checks in line with safer recruitment procedures.

Closing Date: 20.11.2026
Interview Date: 24.11.2026

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.

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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 Mount CofE Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 195 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Mount CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/mount-cofe-primary-school

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