Midday Supervisor

Are you passionate about creating a safe and positive environment for students during their lunch break? Join us as a Midday Supervisor, where you will be instrumental in ensuring the well-being, health, and safety of students throughout the lunchtime period. This role requires a proactive approach to maintaining acceptable standards of behaviour and building positive relationships within the academy setting.

Working pattern: Permanent, part-time, 5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only.

Welcome from the Principal

Thank you for taking the time to consider a career at Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange, located in the heart of Lundwood, Barnsley. Our academy prioritises promoting strong community relationships and fostering a supportive, nurturing environment where children can thrive.

Our dedicated team is committed to maintaining high expectations and making a significant positive impact on our children’s lives. We value collaborative practices and professional development, offering ample opportunities for growth.

Joining Littleworth Grange means becoming part of a team that champions both academic achievement and the holistic development of each child through our personal development curriculum. We provide access to excellent resources and the broader support network of the Outwood Grange Academies Trust. We aim to create a professional and supportive atmosphere where staff are empowered to contribute to the success of our students and the academy.

Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange is a school where you can make a genuine impact on the lives of children. We are committed to making a real difference in the lives of our pupils and their families.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of students during the lunchtime period across the site, including supervision in the dining hall and other designated areas. This involves actively upholding acceptable behaviour standards by modelling outstanding conduct, manners, speech, and appearance at all times.

You will intervene in behavioural issues using positive behaviour management strategies to bring about improvement. Furthermore, you will assist in managing the dining environment, ensuring it is kept clean and clear of slip hazards by helping with tasks like clearing tables and tidying equipment.

To view the Job Description, please click here.

Qualifications

The successful candidate should possess strong communication, teamwork, and caring skills. It is essential to demonstrate the ability to make quick decisions regarding when to intervene to prevent children from injuring themselves or others, or when to refer cases of unruly behaviour to the Principal.

Desirable qualities include knowledge of basic hygiene procedures and appropriate knowledge of First Aid. A willingness to obtain and/or enhance qualifications and training is required. A satisfactory DBS check is mandatory.

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About Us

Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).

What will we do for you?

We offer a supportive package focusing on professional advancement, secure benefits, and work-life balance:

Secure Pay & Pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Training & Progression: Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.

Flexibility & Leave: Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits (with no qualifying period), and 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays for non-term time staff. (Holiday for part-time staff is calculated on a pro-rata basis)

Wellbeing & Perks: Dedicated mental well-being strategy, free on-site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

If you are looking for a rewarding, supportive role where you can truly make an impact, we encourage you to apply now.

Further Information on employee benefits can be found here.

To find out more about working for Outwood and to read a message from our CEO, please click here.

If you have any questions regarding this role or wish to arrange a visit, please contact Nic Mullooly at n.mullooly@outwood.com

For more information and to apply online, please click the 'Apply' button.

Closing date: Midday on 30 October 2026.

Interview date: 5 November 2026.

Proposed start date: 23 November 2026.

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Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.