Job Ref No. ECC8825423-414 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: £16.87 per hour
Position Start Date: 01/09/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 28/06/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: Friday 3rd July 2026  

Job Description

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Midday Supervisor

£16.87 per hour plus holiday pay

Normal hours of work will be 1 hour and 10 minutes per day, from 12.05pm to 13.15pm

Monday to Friday, term time only

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic & committed Midday Supervisor to provide supervision of pupils during the lunch-time break.


PURPOSE AND AIM:

  • To work effectively as part of the lunchtime supervision team.
  • To provide a welcoming, safe and positive environment for students during the lunchtime break.
  • To encourage positive behaviour, respectful interactions and good manners, helping students to enjoy a calm and inclusive lunchtime experience.

MAIN DUTIES:

  • To supervise students on the school premises during the lunchtime break, ensuring their safety and wellbeing at all times.
  • To promote a friendly and supportive atmosphere by engaging positively with students, encouraging respectful behaviour and modelling the school's values.
  • To encourage students to follow routines and expectations, including queuing sensibly, respecting others and taking responsibility for their conduct.
  • To provide guidance and routine advice to students, helping them to resolve minor issues and make positive choices.
  • To maintain the safety, welfare and good conduct of students during the lunchtime period.
  • To be responsible for the safe return of all students to the care of teaching staff at the end of the lunch break.
  • To intervene calmly and appropriately where students are not following expectations, including reminding students about queuing, consideration for others and school routines.
  • To liaise with Pastoral Managers and Heads of Year where more significant concerns arise or where additional support is required.
  • To alert the Team Leader to any concerns regarding an individual student or group of students, particularly where wellbeing or safeguarding may be an issue.
  • To take the lead in dealing with minor accidents and report any serious incident to the Team Leader at the earliest opportunity.
  • To understand and apply school policies relating to health and safety, safeguarding, student welfare and behaviour.
  • To administer basic first aid (if trained to do so) as required.
  • To attend relevant training and meetings as required.
  • To read and keep up to date with communications and information provided by the Team Leader.
  • To respect confidentiality at all times.

The duties above are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the postholder may be required by the Headteacher to carry out the appropriate duties within the context of the job, skills and grade.

For further information and to apply visit:

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/136490/EDV-2026-WHSG-07404

Information about the School

Westcliff High School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All post-holders working in our schools will be considered to work in Regulated Activity and will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance all shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches that may include social media. For further information please contact HR@seeat.org.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Contact Information

Emma Matthews BA (Hons)
Westcliff High School for Girls, Westcliff on Sea
Essex, SS0 0BS
Telephone: 01702 476026
Email: vacancies@whsg.info

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