Midday Supervisor

Springfield Junior School, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 0BU

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  5 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  25 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,746.00 - £25,219.00 Annually (FTE) Pay Scale 1: £2,814 – £2,858 pro rata

Midday Supervisor job summary

Supervise pupils during lunch, promoting a safe, positive, and inclusive environment both in the dining hall and on the playground.

Who we're looking for

We are looking for a friendly, reliable, and caring individual who enjoys working with children and helping to create a safe and positive lunchtime environment. You will be approachable and patient, with the confidence to supervise pupils, encourage good behaviour, and support their wellbeing.

The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, be attentive and observant, and able to handle situations calmly and fairly. Experience working with children is helpful but not essential—what matters most is a positive attitude, a sense of responsibility, and a commitment to supporting all pupils in having an enjoyable and inclusive lunchtime experience.

About Springfield Junior School

Springfield Junior School is a welcoming, inclusive junior school in Swadlincote, serving around 200 pupils aged 7-11. Part of Tapestry Learning Partnership and rated Good by Ofsted, the school prides itself on a nurturing environment, strong community links, and a commitment to providing a broad, engaging education for all pupils.

Why join Tapestry Learning Partnership?

• A supportive network of professionals who share your commitment to excellence
• High-quality professional development and career progression opportunities
• A caring, inclusive organisation that values staff wellbeing and work-life balance
• Access to a range of employee benefits designed to promote health and wellbeing

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 Springfield Junior School

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 200 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Springfield Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/springfield-junior-school-de11-0bu

At Springfield we believe in providing all children with an ambitious and aspirational education. Our dedicated staff work tirelessly to create engaging and memorable learning experiences that ignite curiosity and a love for learning in all our students. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum that includes the arts, sports, and technology, ensuring that every child has the opportunity and encouragement to explore their many interests and talents.

We are committed to working in partnership with parents and the wider community to support our students’ growth and development. We believe that strong relationships between home and school are essential for the success of our children.

Our website offers a glimpse into the life of our school, but the best way to experience Springfield is to visit us in person. We invite you to come and see our school in action, meet our wonderful staff and students, and discover what makes our school a special place to learn and grow. Springfield is a proud member of the QEGSMAT family of schools.

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