We are seeking a caring and enthusiastic Midday Supervisor to ensure our children have a safe and happy lunchtime, both in the dining room and on the playground. If you're looking for a fulfilling role during school hours, this permanent, term-time position could be perfect for you.

You will look after our children at lunchtime, in the dining room and in the playground to ensure that they remain safe.

This is a temporary role until 31 August 2026, commencing as soon as possible is ideal for someone looking to work during the day - you will be working for 5 hours per week, term time only. 

About us

Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy is an OFSTED rated "Good" school Primary school and located in  Grantham. 

We are part of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, which brings together the 36 Catholic Primary and Secondary schools in Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire.

About the role
As a Midday Supervisor, you’ll play a key role in the children’s lunchtime experience by:

•          Supporting and promoting good behaviour and positive interactions.
•          Being a role model and setting a positive example for the children.
•          Supervising children in the dining room, helping to serve meals, and ensuring lunchtime runs smoothly.
•          Overseeing playtime activities, whether in the playground or indoors on rainy days, and encouraging fun, healthy, and active play.

Working hours: 

• 5 hours per week, term-time only.
• You will lead playtime games and encourage a healthy lifestyle.

What’s in it for you?

•          An actual salary of £2,845 -  £2,890 per annum (OLOL Band 1, Scale Points 2 - 3)
•          Wonderful students who have a passion for learning and deserve the very best.
•          A team of talented and highly committed staff in a supportive working environment.
•          Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.

We have fantastic benefits including:

•          Generous Pension Scheme with employer contributions over 20%.
•          Access to top-tier CPD opportunities tailored to your development.
•          Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing emotional, financial, and legal support for you and your family.
•          Exclusive perks: From staff discounts to a Cycle-to-Work scheme, we’ve got you covered!
•          A welcoming community: Work with enthusiastic students, supportive colleagues, and a leadership team that values your expertise.

Closing Date: Wednesday 17 December 2025 at 9.00am 

Interviews Date:  Friday  19 December 2025

You do not need to be a Catholic to work for out Trust and we warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities, and beliefs. This includes those of all faiths, the Catholic faith and those without a faith who are supportive of the Trust’s Catholic character and Christian ethos. This diversity is fundamental to our values and enriches the lives of the students within our schools. 

Our Trust strives to be a supportive, inclusive, caring, and positive community where every staff member has a sense of belonging.   We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from people with a disability or long-term health condition.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks including online searches are required for successful applicants.