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Midday Supervisor (GRE144BC&147BC)
Greystoke Primary School
Source: UK Teaching Vacancies API · original listing ↗
Source date: 11/2/2026
About this role
Midday Supervisor Greystoke Primary School Salary: Grade 4 Pay Point 5-6 (£25,629 - £25,824 per annum, approximate starting salary of £3,617) Hours: 6.25 hours per week, 38 weeks per year Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 12:00pm - 01:15pm About the Role Greystoke Primary School Primary School have an exciting opportunity for a Lunchtime Supervisor to be a proactive integrated member of the school staff team, who will support the lunchtime staff to deliver high quality care during lunchtimes, creating an active educational environment which advances pupil’s learning and social skills. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and flexible Lunchtime Supervisor. Why Choose Greystoke Primary School? Greystoke Primary School is on a mission to provide the very best education for all pupils and the highest level of support for our staff to ensure every pupil leaves our school with everything they need to achieve their full potential. We are an outward facing, thriving learning community on a continual journey to develop and improve. Our goal is to develop life-long learning characteristics in children and staff that encourage independence, teamwork and resilience. We pride ourselves on being a research informed school and engage in regular opportunities to learn about the latest developments in Teaching and Learning. We invest in staff CPD to ensure that all members of the school can develop. We visit other schools and find out about the best practise both within our trust and beyond to ensure that we are ready for the next adventures the world of education has to offer. Our Achievements to date • Rated Ofsted ‘Good’ September 2023 • Microsoft Showcase School • 360 Safe online safety award “Leaders, including trust leaders, work hard to protect staff from bullying and harassment. Teachers speak highly of the support they get from leaders and the trust. They feel that leaders care about their well-being and workload.” - OFSTED Key Responsibilities • Supervise pupils in the area in which they eat their lunch and manage queues accordingly. • Assist and supervise the clearing away and tidying of the eating area and mop up spills when required. • Supervise /engage pupils after lunch, either inside or outside of the school building, being especially vigilant as to the health, safety and security of the pupils within their care, and in accordance with the School Behaviour Policy. • Ensure reasonable behaviour and safe conduct of pupils by maintaining good order and discipline, dealing as appropriate (including restraint) with all incidents of disorder ensuring that any disruption is minimised. What We’re Looking For Experience: • Experience of working with children. Skills & Knowledge: • An empathy with and an understanding of children in the age range concerned • Ability to be assertive when necessary. • Ability to understand and follow relevant procedures, e.g. health and safety, child protection (including issues regarding restraint), school behaviour policy. • Good interpersonal communication skills Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification to support your application. Why Join Us? Professional Growth & Support • Ongoing professional development opportunities. • Access to learning networks and visits to other organisations. • Supportive leadership and a highly committed team. • Highly committed and motivated Team. • A role which has the opportunity to make a real difference whilst having fun. • A established Central Services Team who support schools and wider colleagues. Work-Life & Wellbeing Benefits • Flexible working options. • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). • Defined benefit pension scheme. • Be an integral member of the team in a vibrant school. • Create an outstanding learning environment for the success of all of our children. • Play a significant part in continuing to develop our school. • Be part of a wider community of Discovery Schools Trust. • Free childcare. Additional Perks • Free parking. • Cycle-to-work scheme. • Gym discounts. • Eyecare vouchers. • Dental support. • Retail discounts. • Annual incremental pay increases within the pay scale. Equal Opportunities & Accessibility We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age or sexual orientation. If you require assistance completing your application, please contact hrsupport@discoverytrust.org for support. Depending on your role, occasional travel between Discovery locations may be required. A valid driving license and appropriate business insurance are necessary, and you will need to provide evidence of these documents More about Discovery Schools Trust Discovery Schools Trust is dedicated to improving learning and teaching by creating a culture that promotes excellence. The needs of all children are placed at the heart of all decision making regardless of the school they attend. Teaching and learning excellence are shared through learning networks, sharing of ideas and materials as well as leading practitioners between schools. Discovery has developed a school improvement system which focuses on improving outcomes for all children. It also places staff development, talent management and succession planning at the heart of achieving outstanding organisations. Please note that interviews for this position may be made earlier than the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to submit their applications promptly. Early submission will not only ensure consideration for the position but also increase the likelihood of being invited for an interview. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to receiving your application. Safeguarding Statement We are committed to safeguarding our pupils; therefore, the successful applicant will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and references. AI While we acknowledge the advantages of AI in crafting personal statements for applications, we strongly encourage and expect applicants to personalise and tailor responses. Please note that the Trust may utilise AI checking solutions during the application review process and will be considered when shortlisting. Apply Now! If you are ready to make a difference in children's lives, apply today!