Senior Midday Supervisor

Holmer Green First School and Pre-School, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP15 6UG

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  30 June 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  8 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: £13.00 - £13.38 Hourly

Senior Midday Supervisor job summary

We are seeking a caring, organised and enthusiastic Senior Midday Supervisor to join our dedicated team at our infant school. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and is ready to take on a leadership role, supporting both pupils and colleagues to ensure a safe, happy and positive lunchtime experience for all.

As Senior Midday Supervisor, you will lead and coordinate our team of Midday Supervisors, helping to maintain the same high standards of behaviour and conduct on the playground as we expect in the classroom. You will be responsible for overseeing lunchtime provision, supporting colleagues in managing behaviour positively and consistently, and making operational decisions during the lunch period, including determining when wet play arrangements are required.

You will be a positive role model for both children and staff, promoting good behaviour, inclusion and wellbeing while ensuring that lunchtimes are enjoyable, safe and well organised.

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 11.45am - 1.30pm, term time only.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, support and coordinate the Midday Supervisor team during lunchtime.
• Be on playground duty during the lunch hour.
• Ensure the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all pupils throughout the lunch break.
• Promote positive behaviour and support children in developing social skills and friendships.
• Work with the team to maintain high standards of behaviour on the playground, reflecting the expectations established within the classroom.
• Ensure that the midday supervisor team are part of the whole school team.
• Organise and oversee playground activities and encourage active, inclusive play.
• Make decisions regarding lunchtime arrangements, including implementing wet play procedures when necessary.
• Liaise effectively with the link SLT member, regarding any concerns, incidents or safeguarding matters.
• Ensure school policies and procedures are followed consistently.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Enjoys working with young children and understands their needs.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can confidently lead and motivate a team.
• Is calm, patient and able to respond appropriately to a range of situations.
• Has experience of supporting positive behaviour and fostering a nurturing environment for children.
• Is organised, reliable and able to use their initiative.
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

We Can Offer:

• Friendly and supportive colleagues.
• Enthusiastic, happy children who enjoy learning and playing together.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference to children’s daily school experience.
• Competitive pay dependent on experience.

If you are passionate about supporting children and have the skills to lead a team effectively, we would love to hear from you.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

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 Holmer Green First School and Pre-School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 5 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 166 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Holmer Green First School and Pre-School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/holmer-green-first-school-and-pre-school

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