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  • Closing date

    17 September 2025 at 1pm

  • Date listed

    9 September 2025

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Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£25,185.00 Annually (FTE) £25,185 per annum pro rata/ £13.05 per hour

Midday Supervisor job summary

Are you passionate about supporting young children during their most formative years?

St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary is a warm and welcoming school dedicated to fostering a love of learning from the earliest stages. We are looking for an enthusiastic and nurturing Midday Supervisor to join our dedicated team. If you are committed to making a real difference in children’s lives and supporting their journey through primary education, this role is perfect for you.

Your Role:

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Midday Supervisor to join our team. This role is essential in ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and enjoyment of our pupils during lunchtime. The successful candidate will play a crucial part in creating a positive and active lunchtime experience, promoting healthy and social interaction.

Key Responsibilities: Supervise students during lunch breaks, ensuring their safety and wellbeing. Foster a positive and respectful environment, managing behaviour in accordance with school policies. Assist with the set-up and clean-up of the dining area, ensuring a hygienic and orderly environment. Provide basic first aid when necessary and report any incidents to the appropriate personnel. Communicate effectively with teaching staff, parents, and carers regarding any concerns or noteworthy incidents.

Key Requirements: Previous experience working with children, ideally in a school or childcare setting. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Knowledge of basic first aid procedures (training can be provided). Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for working with children. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently when required.

Desirable: Qualifications in childcare, education, or play work. Experience in behaviour management and conflict resolution. Creative skills to develop and implement new play ideas and activities.

Working Hours: Part-time, Monday to Friday, from 12.00PM to 1:30 PM (7.5 hrs per week)Term-time only.

What We Offer:

At St Margaret Mary, we value our staff as much as our pupils. As part of our team, you will benefit from Professional Development Opportunities for training and career progression to support your growth. A collaborative and inclusive team dedicated to delivering the best outcomes for children. Modern Facilities with well-equipped learning environments designed to inspire creativity and exploration. A school that values your time and well-being.

Why Join Us?

St Margaret Mary is a community-focused school where every child is seen as an individual, and every staff member is supported to flourish in their role. Our team is committed to fostering curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning through play-based, child-led approaches. Join us in shaping bright futures!

How to Apply:

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, we’d love to hear from you! To apply, please click on this link https://mynewterm.com/jobs/148701/EDV-2025-SMMCPSC-42050

For further information regarding the role or to arrange a visit to our school, please contact the School Office on 01228 401800.

St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be appointed on completion of an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and pre-employment checks.

Join us in shaping a brighter future for every child at St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School!

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

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About St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle

School type
Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
230 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
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