Relief midday supervisor

Meadow Farm Community Primary School, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 6TZ

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  9 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  25 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Zero hour contract. Relief hours (as and when needed). Could be up to 1 hour and a half a day as required.
• Contract type: Casual
• Hourly rate: £24,796 per annum. Pro rata for hours worked.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Meadow Farm Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful candidate will therefore require an enhanced DBS clearance.

“Before applying for this post, please refer to our school website https://www.meadowfarmschool.co.uk/policies-and-documents/ and view our child protection / safeguarding policy”.

“This post is exempt from the provisions of the 1974 Rehabilitations of Offenders Act. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activities relevant to children”.

The governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring individual to join our midday team. Patience, empathy and a good sense of humour are a must!

The role will involve working closely with our children to improve their enjoyment of lunchtime through the organising and delivering of play activities outdoors, setting up and clearing the dining hall and supervising pupils eating lunches.

The main duties and responsibilities include:

• The supervision of children throughout the lunch break to enhance the development of children's learning and deal with any issues that occur.
• Promoting good behaviour and social and emotional development of pupils including organising the children to line up for dinners, assisting them in the dining room, helping them to play with other children. All while resolving any conflicts that may arise.
• Promoting outdoor, active play by leading and engaging with games during the lunch period.
• Helping to set up the dinner hall in time for lunch service, cleaning and clearing the hall after service, including putting the tables away.
• The successful candidate should care about the health and well-being of children and enjoy interacting with them. You will be flexible and able to work as part of a team.

You can visit our website for more information about our school and contact the school office for a telephone appointment with the Headteacher, should you have any further questions.

Please complete a Derby City Council Application Form and cover letter and email to admin@meadowfarm.derby.sch.uk, or send to the school.

Address: Meadow Farm Community Primary School, Foyle Avenue, Chaddesden, Derby DE21 6TZ Telephone: 01332 662631

Website www.meadowfarmschool.co.uk

The closing date for this vacancy is Friday 9th October at 12.00 noon.

What the school offers its staff

Small, friendly team who all work together. We are looking for another caring team member to join Meadow Farm.

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

Meadow Farm Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff to have the same commitment. Appointments will be subject to DBS checks.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Relief Midday Supervisor Job Description October 2026.docx - 18.3 MB (opens in new tab)

Relief Midday Supervisor Person Specification.docx - 2.83 MB (opens in new tab)

Midday Supervisor October 26- Advert.doc - 1.46 MB (opens in new tab)

About Meadow Farm Community Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 155 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Meadow Farm Community Primary School website
• Email address: admin@meadowfarm.derby.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01332 662631
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/meadow-farm-community-primary-school

Community Primary School

Arranging a visit to Meadow Farm Community Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@meadowfarm.derby.sch.uk.

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