Key Role Information

Salary
£2764.87
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
23/09/2026 17:00
Interview
TBC
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Derbyshire | SCP2 - SCP2
Department
Other Staff
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
5.00
Weeks per year
38.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Join Our Team!


Hodthorpe Primary School is looking to appoint a caring, reliable, and enthusiastic Midday Supervisor to join our dedicated team. This is a rewarding opportunity to help create a safe, happy, and enjoyable lunchtime experience for our pupils.

About the Role As a Midday Supervisor, you will play an important role in ensuring children are safe, well-supported, and engaged during the lunchtime period. You will supervise pupils in the dining hall, playground, and other designated areas while promoting positive behaviour and encouraging inclusive play.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise pupils during lunchtime, both indoors and outdoors.

Ensure the safety and welfare of all children at all times.

Encourage positive behaviour in line with the school's behaviour policy.

Support children in the dining hall and promote good table manners.

Organise and encourage safe, inclusive play activities.

Respond appropriately to minor accidents and report any concerns.

Work effectively as part of the school team to provide a positive lunchtime experience.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

Enjoys working with children.

Is caring, patient, and approachable.

Has good communication and teamwork skills.

Can remain calm and confident in a busy environment.

Is reliable, punctual, and committed to safeguarding children.

Shares our commitment to providing a positive and inclusive school environment.

Previous experience is welcome but not essential.

We Offer

A friendly and supportive school community.

Opportunities for training and professional development.

A rewarding role where you can make a real difference to children's daily school experience. A welcoming and inclusive working environment.

Safeguarding Hodthorpe Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, and other pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Skills

Experience

Experience of working with children

Personal Attributes

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, engaging and audience-focused content.essential
Ability to organiseessential
Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative and make effective decisions with minimal supervision.essential
Flexibilityessential
Show respect to adults and childrenessential
Willingness to learn.   essential
Able to work as a team memberessential
Possess a strong work ethicessential
Committed to promoting a healthy and active lifestyle
Understand the need for confidentiality at all times
An understanding and empathy for the needs of our children and the community
Able to suggest and promote ideas towards the continual improvement of our playground provision.
Able to suggest and promote ideas towards the continual improvement of our playground provision.

Qualifications

Relevant NVQ Level 2
First Aid

Hodthorpe Primary School

Nicola Fretwell-Evans

HPSInfo@learnerstrust.org

Queen's Road
Hodthorpe
Worksop
S80 4UT

Safeguarding Information

Learners' Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. Learners' Multi Academy Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.