Senior Midday Supervisor

Oak Lodge Primary School, West Wickham, Kent, BR4 0LJ

34 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  19 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  16 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £5,705.00 - £6,051.00 Annually (Actual)

Senior Midday Supervisor job summary

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, friendly and reliable individual to join Oak Lodge Primary School to lead the team of midday supervisors.

Grade:BR5 Point 13 to 17Salary:£5,705 - £6,051 (FTE £24,608 - £26,100) depending on experienceHours:10 hours per week - 2 hours per day - Monday to Friday Hours to be agreed but typically 11:45am - 1:45pmContract:Permanent, term time only (38 weeks per year)

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, the Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

The successful applicant will:

• Work well leading a team
• Enjoy working in a child centred environment
• Be organised, flexible, able to work independently and calmly
• Behave in a warm, yet professional manner towards colleagues, pupils and visitors at all times, and contribute to the positive ethos of the schools and the Trust
• Be prepared to work outside in a variety of weather conditions

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, organise and support the midday supervisory team
• Oversee the supervision of pupils throughout the lunch break both inside and outside the school building
• Develop and maintain appropriate records and systems to support the smooth operation of the lunch break
• Promote good behaviour and adherence to school policies and procedures
• Deal with accidents and administer first aid in accordance with health and safety guidelines. Report serious accidents to a senior member of staff
• Maintain a clear understanding of children’s allergies and follow school procedures in keeping children safe
• Liaise with kitchen staff and SLT as required
• Supervise play based activities
• Supporting and encouraging pupils’ social interaction

In return, we can offer:

• A friendly, supportive and enthusiastic staff who work as a team
• Relevant training and development
• Opportunities to contribute to whole school and Trust development
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

Mosaic Schools Learning Trust (formed on the 1st September 2024 following the merger between Connect Schools Academy Trust and Compass Academy Trust) is a group of schools based in Bromley and Kent: Cage Green Primary School, Crofton Infant School, Crofton Junior School, Marian Vian Primary School, Oak Lodge Primary School, Raglan Primary School, River Mill Primary School, Unicorn Primary School, Valley Primary School and Wickham Common Primary School. The Trust aims to deliver the very best educational experience for its pupils, with each school bringing its own strengths and expertise to benefit the whole learning community. Each of our schools is unique in its own right, and we promote that individuality.

As a Trust, we have a clear vision and our values support us in achieving excellence for every child every day. We are bound by a strong moral purpose and a commitment to our 3 R’s of being respectful, resilient and resourceful.

We are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics, which is why we treat all members of our community equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness through our recruitment and employment practices.

Please note that employment contracts with Mosaic Schools Learning Trust contain a mobility clause and, whilst your primary place of work will be Oak Lodge School, you may be requested to work at another location as required to meet the needs of the Trust.

References and an online search will be requested prior to interview for candidates who are short-listed. Successful applicants will be subject to DBS clearance and other relevant employment checks.

The Trust is committed to achieving equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and voluntary helpers to share this commitment.  An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service [DBS] under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required for the successful applicant.

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 Oak Lodge Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 541 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oak Lodge Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oak-lodge-primary-school

Oak Lodge Primary School is part of Mosaic Schools Learning Trust which is comprised of a family of ten strongly performing primary schools based in Bromley and Kent: Cage Green, Crofton Infant, Crofton Junior, Raglan, River Mill, Valley, Marian Vian, Wickham Common, Unicorn and Oak Lodge.

Oak Lodge Primary School is located in West Wickham, Kent, within the London Borough of Bromley and is an average-sized primary school in a popular area for families. The school is currently 2-form entry with 541 pupils on roll and is the 4th largest school within the Trust.

Oak Lodge is a happy and positive school where the children are at the heart of all they do. The school strives to ensure that each child develops a love of learning and achieves their personal best in a safe and nurturing environment. The last Ofsted report (October 2024) praised the school for delivering on its core values, namely where pupils are 'respectful, resilient and resourceful' and provided an impressive range of experiences to support pupils’ wider development. Progress levels are above average and attainment levels in reading, writing and maths exceed both the National and Local Authority Expected and Higher standards.

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