Midday Supervisor

Midday Supervisor (Nursery) Start Date: ASAP Weekly hours: 10 hours per week, working Monday - Friday 11:30 - 13:30 in Nursery, term time only Contract: Fixed term until 31 August 2027, when it will be reviewed. Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to children’s lunchtimes? We are looking for an enthusiastic and dependable Midday Supervisor to join our friendly Nursery team at Furzefield Primary Academy looking after our youngest pupils.

The Role

As a Midday Supervisor, you will play a vital role in ensuring our youngest pupils have a safe, happy, and well-supported lunch break. You will assist the children during mealtimes in the Nursery, encouraging good table manners and helping them develop independence. Whilst they play, you will supervise activities and ensure a positive environment where every child feels included. What you will bring A positive and caring attitude towards children. The ability to work effectively as part of a dedicated team. Excellent communication skills to engage with both pupils and staff. A commitment to maintaining a safe and inclusive environment. Flexibility and a willingness to support the needs of the Nursery department. Why choose LEO Academy Trust? LEO Academy Trust champions continuous professional development and delivers a programme of in-house CPD. We also work with a range of partners to offer accessible training for all staff including e-learning and face-to-face workshops. We offer opportunities to work across different academies within the Trust, and a commitment to promotion opportunities, encouraging ‘home-grown’ talent. Access to a comprehensive health and wellbeing offer, including a digital staff well-being platform and various staff benefits. Discounted wraparound care and nursery fees for employees The Small Print LEO Academy Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills. Applications are invited from all members of the community. We do not discriminate against staff on the basis of age; race; sex; disability; sexual orientation; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; religion, faith or belief (Equality Act 2010 protected characteristics). The principles of non-discrimination and equality of opportunity also apply to the way in which staff and Trust treat visitors, volunteers, contractors and former staff members.

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities

LEO Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This means we will verify your identity, check your right to

work in the UK, and ensure you have the required professional qualifications. We will obtain an enhanced DBS certificate and, where applicable, carry out overseas checks. We will also check references and ask you to explain any gaps in your employment history.

Other Information

As part of our due diligence, we carry out online searches (including social media) for all shortlisted candidates. All candidates should detail how you meet the aspects of the person specification for the role - please see the job description and person specification. You should describe your suitability against the person specification and ensure that you cover all essential criteria (if not marked as essential, please assume all are essential), by providing evidence and examples of proven experience. We are unable to accept CV’s without a completed application.

Reasonable adjustments

Shou ld you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in applying for this role, at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team to tell us what changes or help you might need. Apply early to avoid disappointment - we reserve the right to withdraw this advert if the position is filled before the closing date. Please read about our commitment to safeguarding as well as other important information in the Applicant guide on our website. To find out more about the Trust, please visit our website.