MIDDAY SUPERVISOR

Commencing – January 2026

Salary – £24,413 FTE

Actual Salary - £11,863 p.a.

Term Time Only

21.25 hours per week

Monday to Friday, 10:00am – 2:30pm (unpaid 15 minute break) 

The Role

Watling Academy is seeking a dedicated Midday Supervisor to join our team and contribute to creating a positive and safe environment for our students. As a Midday Supervisor, you will:

• Ensure student safety and welfare by supervising break times and maintaining a calm and orderly environment across both indoor and outdoor areas, following the Trust and Academy’s policies and procedures.
• Promote positive behaviour, leading by example and encouraging all students to demonstrate our values of respect, responsibility and kindness.
• Assist with dining operations, including setting up, clearing away and maintaining cleanliness in the dining area.
• Support the upkeep of the Academy through litter picking and general housekeeping, helping to maintain a clean and welcoming environment.

About Watling Academy

Watling Academy is an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ secondary school situated on the western edge of Milton Keynes, encompassing the Whitehouse and Fairfields developments. Opening in September 2020, our school is a new and vibrant learning community for students aged 11-18. We are excited to have opened the Watling Academy Sixth Form to our first cohort of Year 12 students in September 2025, which will provide further educational opportunities. Our core values of Respect, Responsibility and Kindness embody the ‘Watling Way’ and are integral to the way we interact, learn and grow together as a community.

For more information about our school, please explore our website: www.watling.academy.

Learn more about why you should join us by downloading the attached Watling Academy Recruitment Pack

About The Alliance Schools Trust

The Alliance Schools Trust is driven by our mission of Care, Education and Opportunity. We prioritise care by ensuring that no student or staff member ever feels anonymous. Everyone is recognised, valued and supported, creating a strong sense of belonging within our community. Our commitment to education is reflected in our proven track record of academic success, consistently outperforming both Milton Keynes and national averages. We offer opportunity through supportive and dynamic learning environments, where every student can thrive and be well-prepared for future success in higher education or employment. For staff, we offer extensive opportunities for professional development and progression within our growing network of schools, empowering you to advance your career within a united, forward-thinking Trust.

We are recognised as leaders in raising educational standards both within our Trust and in the schools we support. We are proud to appoint motivated, highly qualified staff who thrive in a culture where collaboration and the spirit of partnership are central to everything we do.

How to Apply

Due to our commitment to safer recruitment practices, we can only accept applications through My New Term. Please do not submit CVs.

The Alliance Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

E-mail: hr@tastrust.org.uk

Headteacher: Mrs Helen Fry

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 2nd December 2025, 9am