Job Description

Job Reference #

EDV/2025/SPA/96201

Location

Reynard Way, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 8QS

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

4,226.00 - 4,293.00 Annually (Actual)


7.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Closing Date

11:59pm, 22nd Aug 2025

Start Date

ASAP

Positions Available

1

Interview Date(s)

Thursday 4 September
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About this Role

Senior Midday Supervisor - Sunnyside Primary Academy

We are looking for a

Senior Midday Supervisor

to join our team here at Sunnyside Primary Academy!

About the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity for an organised and proactive individual to lead our Midday Supervisory Assistant team. As

Senior Midday Supervisor

, you will be responsible for supervising and coordinating the team to ensure the smooth running of the lunchtime period. You will act as the key link between the Midday Supervisory Assistants, the Catering Team, and the Senior Leadership Team, supporting effective communication and maintaining high standards of safety, behaviour, and welfare for all pupils.


Your role will include managing rotas, ensuring incidents and accidents are reported accurately, and promoting a calm and positive lunchtime environment across the Academy.



There is also the potential for this role to be linked with a

Wraparound Care Supervisor

position for those interested in extending their working hours and responsibilities, supporting pupils before and after school as part of our wider provision.

Main Responsibilities:

Organising and supervising the Midday Supervisory Assistant team. Acting as the link between the Midday Supervisory Team and the Senior Leadership Team. Ensuring the safety and welfare of pupils at all times during the lunchtime period. Promoting positive play and encouraging constructive activities. Managing team rotas and ensuring smooth day-to-day operation of the lunchtime service. Liaising with the catering team. Monitoring and promoting high standards of behaviour in line with Academy guidelines. Ensuring cleanliness and hygiene standards are maintained in the dining and playground areas. Reporting accidents and incidents promptly and accurately to the Principal and SLT.

About Us:

Sunnyside Primary Academy is proud to be part of the Greenwood Academies Trust. We are a welcoming and inclusive community committed to providing high-quality education and opportunities for all our children. Our ethos focuses on aspiring for excellence, enriching language and communication, building community, broadening horizons, and ensuring a knowledge-rich foundation for every child.

As highlighted in our most recent Ofsted report (June 2025):

"Sunnyside Primary Academy promotes an encouraging ethos where 'every child can shine'. Pupils feel secure due to the positive and caring relationships staff build with them. The school has high expectations for pupils' behaviour and attitudes."

In return, we offer multiple benefits for our talented and highly valued people:

A free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - confidential & compassionate support when you need it Eye tests & Spectacles Discount Generous public sector pension schemes for everyone Access to exclusive offers and discounts of up to 20% across Dell systems and electronics Access to savings in childcare costs Supporting professional development through CPD, Apprenticeships, Upskilling and Professional Review Automatic pay progression Free parking on all sites Professional Supervision for Academy Leaders

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.


We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with

"Keeping Children Safe in Education".

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.




All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.



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Contact Details

Dale Johnson

01604842958

djohnson@sunnysideprimaryacademy.org