Midday Supervisor

River Mill Primary School, Dartford, DA1 5XR

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Autumn Term 2026

• Closing date

  9 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  2 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £5,200.00 Annually (Actual) £26,168 FTE

Midday Supervisor job summary

Job title: Midday Supervisor
Reports to: Head Teacher and Assistant Head Teacher
Hours: 8.75 per week (11:30am - 1:15pm Monday to Friday), 38 weeks per year (term time only)

River Mill Primary School is seeking a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Midday Supervisor to join our team. Reporting to the Head Teacher, you will play a key role in ensuring the safety, welfare and good conduct of pupils during the lunchtime period. Responsibilities include supervising children in the dining hall and outdoor areas, supporting pupils during meals, maintaining a safe and orderly environment, dealing with minor incidents and contributing to the positive ethos of the school. The successful candidate will be a team player with strong communication skills, a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents. Previous experience working with children would be beneficial, but most importantly we are looking for someone who is patient, flexible, proactive and passionate about supporting young people.

About the Trust

Mosaic Schools Learning Trust is an inclusive and values‑driven Trust, committed to delivering the very best educational experience for every child, every day. Each of our schools is unique, bringing its own strengths and expertise to benefit the wider learning community, and we actively promote individuality within a culture of intentional collaboration.

Our work is underpinned by a strong moral purpose and our shared values of being respectful, resilient, and resourceful. We are passionate about diversity and recognise that everyone brings something unique to their role, regardless of any protected characteristics. We are committed to equality, fairness, and non‑discrimination across all recruitment and employment practices.

Safeguarding and Employment Checks

Mosaic Schools Learning 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 are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, along with other relevant pre‑employment checks, including an online search. References will be requested prior to interview for shortlisted candidates where possible and permitted.

The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy earlier than advertised should sufficient applications be received; early applications are therefore encouraged.

What We Can Offer You

We recognise the importance of professional recognition, job satisfaction, and work-life balance, and we offer:

• Genuine investment in professional development and future career progression
• Opportunities to contribute to Trust‑wide initiatives within a forward‑thinking organisation
• Peer‑to‑peer networking, collaboration, and challenge in a supportive environment
• Supportive and engaged Governors, Trustees, and a professional Central Team
• Engaged parents and proactive PTAs
• A comprehensive staff reward and wellbeing package

We are a passionate and committed team, united by a shared vision and determination to do what’s right for children. If you share our values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Together, we can shape a future where every child thrives.

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 River Mill Primary School

• School type: Free School, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 358 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: River Mill Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/river-mill-primary-school

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