Midday Supervisor/ Playworker

Salary or Hourly Rate

Grade 2, point 3 Pro-rated salary £4,813 (Full time equivalent - £25,614)

Type of vacancy

Permanent

Work pattern

Part Time - Term Time Only

Hours per week

7.5

Work Base

Farnsfield St Michael's C of E Primary School, Farnsfield, NG22 8JZ

Additional Documents

Person Specification - Midday Supervisor and Playworker.pdf – 256KB

Additional Documents

Job Description - MDSA and Playworker.pdf – 260KB

Additional Documents

Guidance notes for applicants.pdf – 197KB Closing Date 02 November 2026 12:00

7.5 hours per week (1.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday 11.45 to 1.15 pm)
Term time only

Start date: ASAP

An opportunity to work at Farnsfield St Michael’s C of E Primary School who caters for approximately 280 children between the ages of 4 and 11 situated in the small village of Farnsfield.

The Governors wish to appoint a Midday Supervisor/ Playworker to join their current team of lunchtime support staff, who will be responsible for the supervision of children on the school premises throughout the midday break both in the dining room and around the school. They will also work with the children to promote positive playtimes by teaching them new games and rules for games, encouraging them to demonstrate to each other how to play and interact.

The successful candidate will be a responsible and caring adult who is committed to supporting and contributing to the school ethos of love to learn, learn to love and the values of Happiness, Respect, Forgiveness, Responsibility, Honesty, Acceptance and Perseverance. The position is permanent and part time.

Applicants should apply via the and follow the guidance notes provided. For further information please contact hr@mitretrust.org.uk

Closing date for applications is midday on Monday 2nd November 2026 unless we receive a suitable applicant in advance of that date in which case we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 4th November 2026

Minster Trust for Education is a multi-academy trust of 14 primary and secondary schools which has at its core a collaborative model of leadership and a belief in sharing expertise while unerringly pursuing the best education for its pupils. Together we help every child to flourish, opening doors to fulfilling futures.

The Trust is founded on 5 key principles that apply to pupils, students and employees alike. They are:

• Integrity - we do the right thing
• Wisdom - we think deeply
• Kindness - we care about each other
• Collaboration - we are better together
• Service - we pursue the greater good.

We seek to employ people who not only demonstrate these values but are also invested in our mission and truly wish to make a difference through their contribution, whatever the specific role.

MITRE is committed to safeguarding children and the promotion of equal opportunities for staff and students. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check via the DBS.

• 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 and undergo appropriate checks.

• All posts in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. All posts in schools, unless stated otherwise, are suitable for a job share arrangement.

• The County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation for posts within County and Controlled Schools and in Colleges.