Midday Supervisor

About the role

As a Midday Supervisor at Lift Montgomery Primary – an Ofsted‑rated Outstanding school in Sparkbrook, Birmingham, led by Principal Fozia Nisar and part of the Lift Schools network of 62 schools educating over 35,000 pupils – you'll supervise pupils across our dining and playground areas, encourage positive behaviour and help ensure lunchtimes run safely and smoothly. You'll support pupils in developing positive social skills through play and interaction, while working closely with colleagues to support their wellbeing and address any concerns.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils safely during lunchtime in dining and playground areas
• Encourage positive behaviour, play and respectful interactions
• Support pupils' wellbeing and respond appropriately to concerns or incidents
• Help maintain a safe, clean and well‑organised lunchtime environment
• Support lunchtime activities and work collaboratively with the wider school team

Requirements

• Positive, patient, and approachable
• Experience supervising or caring for children
• Ability to build strong relationships with pupils
• Ability to remain calm in a busy environment, use initiative and communicate effectively with pupils and colleagues
• Previous experience working within a school or as a Midday Supervisor is an advantage but not essential
• Enjoy working with children and want to make their lunchtime experience a positive part of the school day

Benefits

• High‑quality professional development
• Career progression opportunities
• Wellbeing support
• Opportunities to connect and collaborate across the Lift Schools network

Schedule

• Part‑time position: 7.5 hours per week
• Fixed‑term contract until 21 July 2027
• Start date as soon as possible