Portland Spencer Academy is an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ school situated in Bilborough, Nottingham and we are looking for a passionate, positive and committed Midday Supervisor to join our wonderful lunchtime team.
We are incredibly proud of our aspirational school that believes every child can succeed and ASPIRE in all that they do. If you are looking to work in a school with children who want to achieve greatness, work alongside a team that succeeds together and engage in high quality CPD that shows possibilities are endless… Portland is the place for you.
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hereWhy This Role Matters
Lunchtime is one of the most important parts of a child’s day — a moment to recharge, play, build friendships and feel safe. As a Midday Supervisor, you’ll be a key part of this experience, helping children enjoy their break in a caring, structured and fun environment. Your presence genuinely shapes the tone of the school day, giving pupils the confidence to return to learning refreshed and ready.
What You’ll Be Doing
Your role will be busy, varied and rewarding. You will:
- Support pupils in the dining hall, helping younger children with routines and table manners
- Encourage imaginative play, cooperative games and positive social interactions
- Promote pupil wellbeing by being a warm, approachable and consistent adult
- Help maintain safety and good behaviour through calm, confident supervision
- Work collaboratively with the wider school team to ensure lunchtimes run smoothly
- Celebrate the small moments — the achievements, the kindness, the budding friendships
You will be a role model, a problem-solver, a playful spirit when needed and a reassuring adult when children need a little extra support.
Who We’re Looking For
We’d love to hear from you if you:
- Have a natural affinity with children and enjoy being part of their world
- Can remain calm, positive and proactive during busy periods
- Are confident supporting behaviour using a nurturing, restorative approach
- Communicate clearly and work well as part of a team
- Want a role that allows you to make a daily difference
At Portland Spencer Academy we ASPIRE in all that we do, ensuring the very best for every child. Our children expect you to:
• Always smile and listen to our ideas
• Succeed in teaching and see potential in us
• Praise us when we make good choices
• Inspire us and include everyone
• Respect us and other members of staff
• Everyone should have fun
Portland Spencer Academy is part of the Spencer Academies Trust and as such benefits from a range of opportunities for further development.
Early application is strongly encouraged as we reserve the right to interview and close the advert ahead of the closing date.
Spencer Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and young people. Therefore, we expect everyone to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre- employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Barred List Check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and the completion of Level 2 Safeguarding training. It is an offence to apply for the role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children (where the role involves this type of regulated activity).
The Trust and its member academies are committed to promoting equality and diversity in both employment and education provision. We aim to ensure that students, parents, governors, employees, contractors, partners, clients and other stakeholders within the Trust community are treated fairly, and with dignity and respect regardless of Protected Characteristics.
Spencer Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Committed Employer.