Havering Schools Jobs
Senior Midday Supervisor
- Employer: Hilldene Primary School
- Reference: SCH/26/331933
Hilldene Primary School
Grange Road
Romford
RM3 7DU
Tel: 01708 342453
Head Teacher: Mrs G Delmonte
Email: office@hilldene.havering.sch.uk
Senior Midday Supervisor
Hours: 10 hours per week/39 weeks per year (11.30am - 1.30pm from Monday to Friday)
Salary: Grade 3 Points 5-9 £29,436 - £31,158 FTE (£7,025 - £7,436 pro rata)
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: 13th April 2026
We are looking to appoint a Senior Midday Supervisor who is enthusiastic and approachable to join our caring team. We endeavour to make the children’s lunchtime experience both positive and active.
The successful applicant will be a team leader of the school staff who are responsible for pupil supervision during lunchtimes. They will help to engage, motivate and encourage students to participate in lunchtime activities, whilst also promoting good social interaction. They will need to be calm, approachable and have a positive outlook.
During the midday break the Senior Midday Supervisor will be responsible for ensuring:
• The transition of pupils from class to the dining hall and/or the school playground (or other designated areas during wet play) and back to class at the end of lunchtime;
• The supervision and support of pupils whilst they eat;
• The promotion and supervision of positive and active play and pupil relationships;
• Health, safety, security and basic first aid (after relevant training);
• Pupil discipline and behaviour management;
• Managing a team of Midday Assistants on a daily basis, which will include effective deployment of staff.
As a school we will be able to offer a friendly and welcoming work environment with the opportunity for training.
Please apply online.
Closing Date: 18th March 2026 - 12pm
Interview Date: W/c 23rd March 2026
Havering Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our pupils from abuse is the responsibility of all staff within our schools, superseding any other considerations. Therefore Havering Schools comply with the Department for Education ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance.
It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to submit, prior to their interview, a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Upon submission of this information, online checks may be carried out.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from obtaining a position with the School.
Equal OpportunitiesHavering Schools aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment regardless of gender, marital status, race, colour, nationality (including citizenship), ethnic or national origins, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, responsibility for dependants, religious or political affiliation and trade union activities. All matters related to employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
How to apply
To apply, please visit https://ats-haveringschools.jobsgopublic.com and submit your application by clicking the 'Apply Online' link below.