Job Introduction
Position: Lead Midday Supervisor
Are you organised, proactive, and passionate about supporting children? Do you enjoy working in a lively school environment, helping ensure the safety and well-being of children during lunchtimes? If so, we’d love for you to join our team!
About the Role:
As the Lead Midday Supervisor, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of lunchtime activities and supervising children across the school. You will be responsible for coordinating a team of midday supervisors, assigning duties, and ensuring that all areas of the playground, dining halls, and other lunch areas are properly supervised.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership: Take the lead in organising the midday supervisory team, assigning staff to specific zones, and ensuring effective coverage of all areas.
Coordination: Plan and manage the daily lunchtime rota, ensuring each supervisor knows their duties and any specific tasks for the day.
Safety and Welfare: Maintain a safe and inclusive environment for children during lunch breaks, ensuring positive behaviour and well-being.
Communication: Act as the main point of contact between midday staff and the line manager for midday staff, reporting any concerns or incidents.
What We’re Looking For:
Strong organisational skills.
Ability to motivate a team.
Good communication and interpersonal skills, especially with children.
Previous experience in a similar supervisory or childcare role is desirable.
Confidence in handling minor first aid incidents and maintaining health and safety protocols.
A calm, patient, and positive approach to working with children.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a supportive school community.
Take on a key role with room for professional development.
Work in a rewarding environment where you make a real difference in the school day.
If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and ready to take the lead in ensuring smooth and enjoyable lunchtimes for our children, we would love to hear from you!
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
