Salary: £12.60 per hour - NJC 2 / VLW (whichever is higher) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: 10 hours per week (2 hours per day) - 38 weeks per year
Contract type: Permanent
Start date: September 2025
Create calm, joyful lunchtimes where every child feels safe, seen and supported.
Are you passionate about nurturing happy, safe, and joyful playtimes for primary-aged children? We're seeking two Midday Supervisors to join our warm and caring team at Newington Academy. If you're friendly, reliable, and enthusiastic, this could be the perfect chance to make a real difference during our pupils' favourite part of the day.
About the Role
As a Midday Supervisor, you'll:
- Oversee the safe and orderly movement of children to and from the dining hall.
- Supervise lunch and playtime, fostering positive behaviour and companionship.
- Promote kindness, respect, and inclusivity across the playground and hall.
- Identify and address hazards, ensuring breaktimes are safe and incident-free.
- Clean dining areas post-meal-clearing tables, benches, and spillages.
- Support lunchtime games and social interactions, building a happy school community.
- Report any concerns promptly to Senior Leadership, ensuring swift and responsible action.
You must have UK right to work to be considered for this role, as this vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship.
The rate of pay is NJC Scale Point 2 or the UK Voluntary Living Wage of £12.60 per hour, whichever is higher.
About our school
Newington Primary is a very special learning community. We are a 2 form entry primary based in Hull and proud to serve the communities of Central and West Hull. Over the last three years, significant investment in our building and commitment from our talented staff team has meant that attainment has risen and we are a 'Outstanding' school (Ofsted - December 2019).
If you are interested in this role we highly encourage visits to our school, please contact us.
Who is Lift Schools?
We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.
We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.
We offer you:
- Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
- Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
- Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.
Closing date: 6th July
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.