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Midday Supervisor - St Stephens Primary School
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Midday Supervisor – Immediate Start Available (Subject to Successful Completion of Recruitment Checks)
Location
St Stephens Primary School, Church Lane, Fradley, Lichfield, WS13 8NL
Salary
£25,185 FTE
Actual salary: £3,175 per annum (Grade 2, Scale Point 4)
Hours
1 hour, 5 minutes per day, Monday to Friday, term-time only
Reports to
Senior Midday Supervisor / Headteacher
Job Purpose
To supervise and ensure the safety, welfare, and good conduct of pupils during the lunchtime period, both inside the dining hall and in the playground or other school premises.
About Our School
We are proud to be a Gold Award school under the OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) programme. This means we are fully committed to providing high-quality, inclusive, and engaging outdoor play opportunities for all children. Our lunchtime experience is seen as a key part of the school day, where children develop social, emotional, and physical skills through rich and varied play.
As a Midday Supervisor, you will play a vital role in supporting our OPAL approach by encouraging creative play, ensuring safety during outdoor activities, and helping to promote a culture of independence, cooperation, and fun.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervise children in the dining area, ensuring a calm, safe, and respectful environment.
- Assist younger pupils with opening packaging or cutting food when necessary.
- Encourage positive behaviour and good table manners.
- Oversee and engage with children during outdoor or indoor play, actively encouraging creative and inclusive play in line with our OPAL principles.
- Support children in resolving minor disputes, promoting independence and resilience.
- Implement the school’s behaviour and safeguarding policies consistently and fairly.
- Report any accidents, incidents, or concerns to the appropriate staff.
- Help ensure all lunch and play areas are kept clean, tidy, and safe.
- Attend training related to OPAL, safeguarding, and first aid as required.
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Person Specification
Essential
- Enjoy working with children and committed to promoting their well-being and development.
- A positive, caring attitude and the ability to use initiative.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Reliability, punctuality, and a strong sense of responsibility.
Desirable
- Experience working with children in a school or play setting.
- Understanding of the value of play in child development.
- Previous involvement in outdoor play initiatives or OPAL programmes.
Closing date
Friday 11th September 2026.
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Safeguarding Statement
St Stephens Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory references.
Shortlisted candidates who are called for an interview will be informed by telephone or e-mail. If you are shortlisted for the role, we will conduct an online search as part of our due diligence. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which may indicate that you are unsuitable to work with children, and that we may want to explore with you at interview.
Please complete the application form and return it to school via post or email. Send completed applications to the school address below. Early applications are encouraged, as the vacancy will close once a suitable candidate is appointed due to the need for an immediate start.
St Stephen's Primary School, Church Lane, Fradley, Lichfield, Staffs. WS13 8NL or by email to office@st-stephens.staffs.sch.uk
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