Midday Supervisor
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Thetford, IP24 2HT |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 12 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 31 Oct 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Opportunity
We are looking for a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Midday Supervisor to join our dedicated team. You will play a key role in ensuring the safety, wellbeing and positive behaviour of pupils during lunchtime periods. Working closely with staff and students, you will help create a safe, inclusive and enjoyable environment in the dining hall and playground, encouraging positive social interaction and supporting pupils' welfare. Your contribution will directly support our commitment to providing a nurturing environment where every child can thrive and achieve their full potential.
About You
• Previous experience working with primary school age children.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to create a good relationship with the pupils and approachability.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations within a school environment, e.g. Basic Health and Safety Training.
• A commitment to safeguarding and supporting the wellbeing of pupils.
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Us?
At EMAT, you’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking Trust that invests in its people and we offer all employees:
• A leadership team who listen and act on feedback.
• High-quality CPD and clear career development pathways.
• A highly trained team to support learning.
• Wellbeing support, including access to employee assistance programmes.
• Family-friendly policies and flexible working opportunities.
• Being part of a Trust that values inclusion, diversity, and collaboration.
• Peace of mind with some of the most generous pension schemes in the job market.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.