Vacancy for Midday Supervisor at Great Ouse Primary Academy!

Salary: Meridian Trust Grade 3, Point 2 - £3592-£3648.33

We have an exciting opportunity to join our expanding team as a Midday Supervisor. Are you kind, friendly and motivated? Can you help children to have safe, healthy, successful lunchtimes? You will work within our team of midday supervisors, carrying out duties including supervising the children at play, helping them to choose and eat their lunch and supporting them both in the lunch hall and on the playground.

The Opportunity

• Join and be a valued member of a dedicated team, as part of a large, established, well-regarded Academy Trust.
• Encourage independence and excellent behaviour.
• Create a safe, fun play environment for the children, during lunchtimes.
• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all.

The ideal candidate

• Is a team player, with a ‘can do’ solution focused attitude.
• Confidently organises suitable activities for small groups of children.
• Demonstrates the ability to listen carefully to pupils, showing kindness, empathy and understanding.
• Has a calm, caring demeanour and is able to nurture children to be their best.
• Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to work within different areas of the school (as needed) over the lunchtime period.

About Great Ouse Primary Academy

Great Ouse Primary Academy is a school that thinks and dreams big for its pupils. Expectations are high for all who make up the Great Ouse Primary Academy community and these standards reflect the wonderful physical environment we have developed to enable children to flourish within and beyond the school walls. The staff at Great Ouse Primary Academy are committed to developing learners who are resilient, learners who are focused and learners who are aspirational in their goals; learners well prepared to be successful citizens of the 21st century.

About Meridian Trust

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to - 

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays        

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/. 

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 1st April 2025 at 09:00am.

Interview to take place on:  Thursday 3rd April 2025

Please note that we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.