Senior MDSA/Play Coordinator

Salary or Hourly Rate

Grade 2 £13.45 per hour

Type of vacancy

Permanent

Work pattern

Part Time - Term Time Only

Hours per week

15

Work Base

Greasley Beauvale Primary School, Newthorpe, NG16 2FJ

Additional Documents

Candidate application pack 2026.pdf – 822KB Closing Date 06 November 2026 09:00

Part-time - (11am-2pm)

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and proactive Senior Midday Supervisor & Play Coordinator to lead our Midday Supervisor and Play Teams. This pivotal role supports the Head Teacher in ensuring the safety, welfare, and positive behaviour of pupils during lunchtimes while delivering an enriching play environment in line with our Play Policy. If you are committed to making a difference in children’s play and wellbeing, and enjoy leading and developing a team, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive and forward-thinking school community.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Midday Supervisor and Play Teams to maintain high standards of supervision and care.
• Support training and development activities for staff, ensuring all understand and actively support the Play Policy.
• Organise and enable pupil Playground Leaders to facilitate peer-led play initiatives.
• Ensure pupil safety, welfare, and behaviour during lunchtimes and indoor supervision during poor weather.
• Liaise with kitchen staff to ensure smooth dining service and a pleasant lunchtime experience.
• Supervise dining areas to promote orderliness and cleanliness.
• Respond promptly to accidents and illnesses, completing all necessary documentation.
• Promote safeguarding and welfare in line with statutory policies.
• Coordinate a varied and inclusive play programme, including resource management, play interventions, and collaboration with pupils and the School Council.
• Monitor and report any unauthorised visitors and maintain site safety during break periods.

Why Greasley Beauvale?

• Fantastic children who love to play: Join a community where children’s happiness and development are at the heart of everything we do.
• Supportive, happy, and proactive team: Work alongside dedicated colleagues who share your passion for making a difference.
• Positive and welcoming school culture: Be part of a whole staff network that values and supports every team member.
• Professional and dedicated governors: Benefit from strong leadership focused on continuous school improvement.
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For more information about the role or to request an application pack please contact the school office on 01773 712128, office@greasley.notts.sch.uk or take a look at our website www.greasleybeauvale.co.uk

Closing date for applications Friday 6th November 2026. Interviews week commencing 16th November 2026

Completed application forms should be sent for the attention of Mrs Michelle Bates to epoxon@greasley.notts.sch.uk

• 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.