At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise children during lunch and play, ensuring a safe and fun environment.
- Company: Join a vibrant school community dedicated to nurturing young minds.
- Benefits: Part-time role with a supportive team and focus on staff wellbeing.
- Other info: Opportunity for personal growth in a collaborative educational setting.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on children's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with children and strong interpersonal skills required.
Employment Status: Part time, permanent
Working Hours: 7.5 hours per week, Term time only
Actual Salary: £4,289 pro rata, per annum
Full time equivalent salary: Support Staff Pay Scale Grade 1 £24,413
Required: September 2026
Location: Coventry
About the role
We are seeking to appoint a reliable, flexible and practical individual. The successful candidate will support our school in assisting children in the dining room and supervising them during play. Duties will include:
- Assisting children in the dining hall with opening lunch boxes and cutting up food as appropriate
- Clearing tables and disposing of waste food and drink
- Supervising children in the hall and out on the playground
- Assisting in overseeing games and activities for children, particularly indoors when weather prevents outdoor play
What we are looking for
- Experience working with children and ability to build positive relationships while effectively managing behaviour and maintaining a respectful learning environment
- Good individual and team skills and readiness to deal with a variety of situations and challenges
All staff are expected to know what to do if they have concerns about a child, take on the responsibility for providing a safe environment and promoting children’s welfare, undertake regular safeguarding and child protection training, and familiarise themselves with KCSIE part 1 and local policies and procedures as directed by the trust/academy. Appointment is subject to DBS enhanced clearance plus 2 suitable professional references.
About us
We are a vibrant and happy two-form entry school, graded as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in January 2025, with three of the five areas being graded as ‘Outstanding’. The report stated, “Pupils at Clifford Bridge Academy love to learn and teachers expect the best. Pupils are a credit to the school and are excellent ambassadors. They are right to be proud of their school. Parents say that Clifford Bridge is a very special place.”
As part of the Inspire Multi-Academy Trust, we work in close partnership with several academies. The links between the schools are both stimulating and supportive, enabling us to share best practice through collaborative working. You will find our Clifford Bridge family warm and welcoming as our children, parents, carers, staff and friends of schools are at the heart of all we do. We are passionate about every child reaching for the stars; shining brightly in their individual talents and working hard to achieve their hopes and dreams.
Why work for us?
A career at Inspire Education Trust offers a rewarding future, with the opportunity to make a real impact on the lives and outcomes of our young people. We work hard to provide an environment which places staff wellbeing at the forefront of the agenda, as well as providing ample opportunities for personal and professional development. As such, we offer a portfolio of benefits designed to enhance and support the working lives of our staff:
- A highly supportive and committed senior leadership team
- Employee Assistance Programme which offers 24/7 confidential advice and support on a range of matters and free access to accredited counsellors
- A focus on staff wellbeing including a network of wellbeing champions and a supportive working environment
- Opportunity to join a committed and forward-thinking team of staff
- Employee Benefits platform providing staff access to a range of benefits such as shopping discounts
How to apply
All applications must be received electronically via our My New Term page: https://www.ietrust.org/vacancies/. If you have any queries about the post, please email Stephanie.Jones@CliffordBridgeacademy.org.
Closing date: Friday 3rd July 2026
Interview date: Wednesday 8th July 2026
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and appointments will be subject to rigorous safeguarding checks including enhanced DBS and references. The postholder must share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted will be asked to complete a self-declaration to confirm any (non-protected) criminal disclosures or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.
The role of Midday Supervisor will be classed as regulated activity. Any offer of employment will be conditional until satisfactory completion of all mandatory pre-employment checks. It is an offence to apply for this role if barred from engaging in regulating activity relevant to children.
We aim to recruit the very best staff and welcome those from all backgrounds, communities and faiths (including non-faith individuals). Inspire Education Trust is clear about its responsibilities in embracing diversity and ensuring we recruit people of a high calibre based on their skills, abilities, and experience. As such, we welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.
Midday Supervisor in Coventry employer: Clifford Bridge Academy
At Inspire Education Trust, we pride ourselves on being a supportive and nurturing employer, dedicated to the wellbeing of our staff and the development of our students. Our vibrant school community in Coventry offers a collaborative work environment where you can make a meaningful impact on children's lives while enjoying numerous professional growth opportunities and a range of employee benefits designed to enhance your working experience.
