Midday Supervisor / Play Lead
Abbey Road Primary School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 5ND25 days remaining to apply
Job start date
2 February 2026
Closing date
12 January 2026 at 9am
Date listed
17 December 2025
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
- £12.65 per hour
Midday Supervisor / Play Lead job summary
Abbey Road is a friendly, caring and inclusive school, with 431 pupils on roll. Our children are enthusiastic, well-behaved learners who really enjoy coming to school. We value teamwork, kindness and a positive approach to learning and play. We are a member of Equals Trust, a Primary Multi Academy Trust, with 18 schools in the Rushcliffe and Gedling area.
The Role:
Do you enjoy working with children and helping them to thrive? We have a vacancy for a reliable, child-centred Midday Supervisor / Play Lead to join our dedicated lunchtime team, working 1 hour 15 minutes a day, 5 days per week, term time only.
Your role will include:
• Supporting children during lunch and playtime to ensure safety and enjoyment.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and inclusion.
• Occasionally working on a 1:1 basis with a child who needs extra support. We are an OPAL school, which means we embrace Outdoor Play and Learning; lunchtimes are active, creative and fun!
Hours: Lunchtimes are currently staggered across year groups, so shifts vary slightly, eg 11.45am to 1.00pm or 11.55am to 1.10pm. Exact times will be confirmed upon appointment. The role is currently for 3 days a week (preferably including a Friday), with the potential to increase to 5 days in the future.
What We Offer:
Joining our school means becoming part of a vibrant, supportive community where every member is valued. In return for your commitment and enthusiasm, we can offer:
• Children who are rewarding to engage with, thrive on success, and flourish through nurture and positive relationships.
• Dedicated and highly motivated colleagues who share a strong commitment to our school vision and ethos.
• Children who are proud of their school and the achievements they make
• Opportunities for professional development, collaboration, and support through our membership of Equals Trust.
• A friendly working environment • Excellent benefits, including the Local Government Pension Scheme and access to employee health and wellbeing services.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Abbey Road Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 432 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Abbey Road Primary School website
School location
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