Midday Supervisor
| Posting date: | 15 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,534 to £25,105 per year |
| Additional salary information: | AS 1-3 £24,534 - £25,105 actual pro rata salary £5,754 - £5,888 |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 14 February 2026 |
| Location: | Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Advantage Schools |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
Midday Supervisor
The Rushmere Park Academy are currently recruiting for a Midday Supervisor to support the Head of School, SLT and Safeguarding/Behaviour Manager during lunchtimes to ensure the smooth running of the canteen meals, packed lunches and the supervision of children at play.
We are seeking a friendly, enthusiastic and energetic team player who’s passionate about supporting the pupils through active and engaging lunch times, and who will be a valuable asset to the school organisation.
If you are looking to work with children in a fun and engaging way, come and join us at The Rushmere Park Academy!
Key Duties
Developing, planning and organising play activities for children to help them to develop socially and emotionally.
To support and monitor pupils at play and encourage safe behaviour.
To engage in activities and encourage children to play within lunchtimes
To assist in the lunchtime supervision of pupils to ensure that meals are completed on time in a safe and hygienic setting
Supporting and encouraging pupils to follow good hygiene practice and manners
Work to academy policies to maintain a safe environment for pupils and other staff
The successful candidate will
Have excellent communication skills and be able to liaise with all staff and children
Be empathetic and make good working relationships with children
Adhere to all school policies and safeguarding
Have an understanding, knowledge and commitment to Equality and Diversity
Job Specifics
Start Date: asap
Salary: AS 1-3 £24,534 - £25,105 actual pro rata salary £5,754 - £5,888
Contract: Fixed Term until July 2026, Part-time, Term-time + INSET days, 10 hours per week, Monday – Friday 11:30am to 1:30pm
The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the deadline date.
Safeguarding
We believe in the safeguarding and welfare of children and expect all staff to share this view’.
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.
The Department for Education (DfE) has set out statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ for schools and colleges on safeguarding.
Safeguarding is defined in paragraph 4 as:
“Protecting children from maltreatment; preventing impairment of children’s health or development; ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care; and taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes.”
The definition of 'children' includes everyone under the age of 18.
The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the deadline date.
The Rushmere Park Academy are currently recruiting for a Midday Supervisor to support the Head of School, SLT and Safeguarding/Behaviour Manager during lunchtimes to ensure the smooth running of the canteen meals, packed lunches and the supervision of children at play.
We are seeking a friendly, enthusiastic and energetic team player who’s passionate about supporting the pupils through active and engaging lunch times, and who will be a valuable asset to the school organisation.
If you are looking to work with children in a fun and engaging way, come and join us at The Rushmere Park Academy!
Key Duties
Developing, planning and organising play activities for children to help them to develop socially and emotionally.
To support and monitor pupils at play and encourage safe behaviour.
To engage in activities and encourage children to play within lunchtimes
To assist in the lunchtime supervision of pupils to ensure that meals are completed on time in a safe and hygienic setting
Supporting and encouraging pupils to follow good hygiene practice and manners
Work to academy policies to maintain a safe environment for pupils and other staff
The successful candidate will
Have excellent communication skills and be able to liaise with all staff and children
Be empathetic and make good working relationships with children
Adhere to all school policies and safeguarding
Have an understanding, knowledge and commitment to Equality and Diversity
Job Specifics
Start Date: asap
Salary: AS 1-3 £24,534 - £25,105 actual pro rata salary £5,754 - £5,888
Contract: Fixed Term until July 2026, Part-time, Term-time + INSET days, 10 hours per week, Monday – Friday 11:30am to 1:30pm
The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the deadline date.
Safeguarding
We believe in the safeguarding and welfare of children and expect all staff to share this view’.
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.
The Department for Education (DfE) has set out statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ for schools and colleges on safeguarding.
Safeguarding is defined in paragraph 4 as:
“Protecting children from maltreatment; preventing impairment of children’s health or development; ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care; and taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes.”
The definition of 'children' includes everyone under the age of 18.
The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the deadline date.