Midday Supervisor at Sidegate Primary School

This vacancy is only available to internal candidates who are currently employed at Sidegate Primary School. Please do not apply if you are not currently employed at this organisation as your application will not be considered.

Expiring Tomorrow

Internal Applicants ONLY

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/SPS/80505

Location

Sidegate Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 4JD

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£4,137.90 - £4,170.44 Annually (Actual)
ALT Grade B - £24,605-£24,796, Annually, FTE

Hours Per Week

7.5

Weeks Per Year

Closing Date

9:00am, Fri 22nd May, 2026

Start Date

As soon as possible

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

About this Role

THIS IS AN INTERNAL VACANCY FOR ACTIVE LEARNING TRUST EMPLOYEES ONLY

Every great school day includes a lunchtime where children feel safe, supported and free to enjoy their time together

At Sidegate Primary School, we are seeking a Midday Supervisor who wants to play an important part in shaping that experience for our pupils. This is a people-facing role built on trust, attentiveness and care, supporting children during meals and play, modelling positive behaviour and helping create a settled, inclusive atmosphere. As part of a committed midday team within Active Learning Trust, the role offers the chance to contribute meaningfully to school life and to the wellbeing of a diverse primary community. It suits someone who brings warmth, common sense and consistency, and who understands the quiet importance of getting the everyday right for children.

Location: Sidegate Primary School
Contract: Permanent, Part Time
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 11:30am-1:00pm
Salary: ALT Grade B - £4,137.90-£4,170.44, Annually, Actual

Summary of Key Responsibilities

Supervise pupils during lunchtime and playtime, maintaining a safe, orderly and positive environment
Support pupils with practical needs, including minor spills, play activities and simple disputes
Promote and reinforce the academy’s behaviour expectations during the midday break
Monitor dining and playground areas to ensure health, safety and safeguarding are upheld
Provide basic first aid and report incidents, concerns or injuries in line with academy procedures

Why Join Our Trust?

Belong to a compassionate and inclusive trust that values you and the role you play.
Join an experienced group of people that are fully dedicated to delivering the best for our children.
Gain access to our VivUp employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and local government pension scheme.

Contact

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more info, please contact Savannah La'Thangue, HR Assistant, at: savannah.lathangue@sidegate.net.

The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.

The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 6 months’ probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.