Midday SupervisorLift Montgomery
White Road, Birmingham, B11 1EH
United Kingdom Salary: NJC 3-8 £24,796.00 - £26,824.00 FTE, Actual Salary: £4,194.06 - £4,537.08 + well-being cash plan + pension scheme + additional Lift Schools benefits Hours: 7.5 hours per week, term time only Location: Lift Montgomery Primary, White Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, West Midlands, B11 1EH Contract type: Fixed Term until July 2026 Start date: As soon as possible Lift Montgomery Primary is looking to appoint a Midday Supervisor to support the safety, well-being, and positive behaviour of pupils during lunchtime.
Your New School Lift Montgomery Primary is an Ofsted-rated Outstanding school led by a highly experienced and dedicated leadership team, with Jasmine Woodward as Executive Principal and Fozia Nisar as Head of School. Both leaders have been with the school for over 10 years and have established a committed, enthusiastic team with a strong focus on high standards, teamwork, and pride in the school community.
This supportive and collaborative environment has contributed to the school being graded Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted, and we are proud of the inclusive and positive culture we have built for both staff and pupils.
Your New Role As a Midday Supervisor, you will play an important role in ensuring that pupils have a safe, enjoyable and well-supervised lunchtime experience.
You will supervise pupils in the dining hall, playground and other designated areas, ensuring they follow school expectations and behave respectfully towards one another. You will support pupils' wellbeing during lunchtime, encouraging positive play and helping pupils develop important social skills such as turn-taking, playing games together, and listening during group activities.
This role requires someone who is flexible and able to support pupils across different lunchtime environments. This may include supervising pupils in the dining hall, supporting children during play on the playground, or helping with small group activities to encourage positive interaction and behaviour.
Your responsibilities will include: - Supervising pupils during lunchtime in the dining hall and playground
- Supporting pupils as they enter and exit the catering area safely
- Encouraging positive play and supporting the development of social skills such as turn-taking and group participation
- Promoting positive behaviour and respectful interactions between pupils
- Identifying and reporting any safety concerns or incidents
- Supporting the organisation and supervision of lunchtime activities and games
- Cleaning and clearing tables and benches after meals, and managing any spillages
- Liaising with teaching and pastoral staff regarding any concerns about pupil welfare
What You'll Need to Succeed You will be someone who enjoys working with children and supporting their well-being during the school day. We are looking for someone who: - Has experience supervising or caring for children (for example, as a parent, carer, or in a school setting)
- Can engage positively with pupils and support the development of their social and play skills
- Can remain calm and positive in busy environments
- Has strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
- Is patient, reliable, and proactive
- Is flexible and willing to support across different lunchtime duties, including playground supervision and dining hall support
- Can work effectively as part of a team
Experience working in a school environment or supervising children during lunchtime is desirable but not essential.
A willingness to provide basic first aid (such as minor cuts, bumps, or accidents during lunchtime) would also be beneficial.
We offer you: - Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and 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
If you would also like to visit the school, please contact Harpal Bhamra, School Operations Manager, on 0121 464 9115 or via email at hbhamra@liftmontgomeryprimary.org. Please apply for the role as soon as possible. We will be reviewing CVs as they are submitted and reserve the right to close early. Closing Date:18th March 2026 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.