Senior Midday Supervisor

Hardwick and Cambourne Community Primary School, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 7RE

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  3 September 2026

• Closing date

  3 July 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  15 June 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: FTE £25,583, Actual £6,600
• Additional allowances:

  FTE £25,583, Actual £6,600

Senior Midday Supervisor job summary

Hardwick and Cambourne Community Primary School

Senior Midday Supervisor @ Hardwick Campus

Required from September 2026

Closing date: 03/07/2026

Interviews: w/c 06/07/2026

10 hrs per week Monday - Friday 11:30- 1:30

Salary: Scale 3 Pt 5

£25,583 FTE, Actual £6,600

We are seeking a committed, organised and enthusiastic Senior Midday Supervisor to lead and support our lunchtime team at our Hardwick Campus. This is a key role within the school, ensuring that all pupils experience a safe, positive and well-structured lunchtime.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for coordinating and supervising the Midday Supervisor team, organising rotas, and maintaining high standards of behaviour, safety and care across the school during lunchtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, organise and support the Midday Supervisor team during the lunch period
• Create and manage staff rotas, adapting these as required
• Ensure a safe, positive and inclusive environment for pupils in all areas of the school
• Promote positive behaviour and support pupils in managing their emotions
• Deal with minor behavioural issues and accidents, referring serious concerns appropriately
• Support the recruitment, induction and training of Midday Supervisors
• Oversee the smooth running of lunchtime routines, including dining and play
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety procedures, and school policies are upheld at all times

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children, ideally in a school setting
• Has strong organisational and leadership skills
• Can communicate effectively with staff, pupils and parents
• Is calm, patient and able to manage a range of situations confidently
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all pupils
• Can lead by example and uphold the school’s values and expectations

What We Offer

• A welcoming and supportive school community
• Opportunities for training and development
• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference to children’s school experience

This school is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and a medical check.

Please telephone the school office on 01954 210070 or email office@hardwick.cambs.sch.uk if you have further enquiries. The full application pack is available from the school office or at www.hardwickandcambourneprimary.co.uk .

Completed application forms should be returned to the school or emailed to sbm@hardwick.cambs.sch.uk.

The closing date is 10.00 am on Friday 3rd July.

Interviews w/c 6th July

Please note that the school may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing.

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

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 Hardwick and Cambourne Community Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 570 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hardwick and Cambourne Community Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hardwick-and-cambourne-community-primary-school

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