At a Glance
- Tasks: Support primary-aged children during lunchtimes in a warm school environment.
- Company: West Kidlington Primary School, part of The White Horse Federation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, employee discounts, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a caring community with excellent career growth and training support.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on children's lunchtime experiences while working in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Enthusiasm for working with children and knowledge of safeguarding policies.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
About This Role
Please note that applications will be reviewed as received and should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early. Therefore, early application is encouraged.
The role: MDSA (Mid-day Supervisor)
The contract: Part-time 5 hours per week (1 hour per day)
Start: September
Salary: £2,900
Vacancy Details: West Kidlington is a Primary School and Nursery where we are proud of achievements. Our warm and happy learning environment helps to inspire our children to reach their full potential and our staff enjoy access to support, training and resources to help them fulfil their roles. In our most recent Ofsted inspection (June 2025), the school was rated Good in all areas—a testament to the dedication and passion of our entire team and school community. We couldn’t do what we do without our fantastic staff team, and as part of our midday supervisory team you would play a key role in supporting lunchtimes in our school. This is a fantastic opportunity to join us on our journey, working in a school environment to support our primary-aged children and ensure they have a safe and positive lunchtime experience.
All About You
- Enthusiastic about working in a school environment.
- Able to communicate confidently with children and staff.
- Aware of the importance of child protection and safeguarding policies and procedures.
Why Work for us?
We are a welcoming and supportive school with strong values and a caring ethos. Our staff are a hardworking team dedicated to helping children succeed. Our children are engaged and eager to learn. We have a supportive leadership team and wider school community. As part of The White Horse Federation multi-academy trust, we benefit from their support, encouragement, shared resources and outstanding CPD opportunities.
Why not come and see for yourself? We would love to welcome you to our school and show you around so that you can better understand our school environment. Please get in touch with the school office to arrange.
The White Horse Federation is a large Multi-Academy Trust in South West and South East England, committed to providing the very best education for our students. We believe in empowering our staff to be the very best they can be, and that is why you will find a wide range of professional development opportunities available to you when you join us.
The Advantages of joining our Federation
- Employee Assistance programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Menopause support network
- Discounts, Save Money On Holidays, Clothing And Much More
- Discounts for Teachers - All staff within the Trust can take advantage of the discounts
- Blue Light Discount
- Eye Care Vouchers
Development
- Access to up-to-date training on safeguarding and child protection to ensure staff are fully supported in their roles, including ongoing updates on statutory safeguarding guidance and legislation.
- CPD Programme
- Supportive leadership team to help you reach your full potential
Pension / Leave and Service
- Excellent Pension Scheme*
- Employer contributions above national standards
- Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
- An additional White Horse concessionary day’s leave per year
The White Horse Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful for this role, you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service before an appointment is confirmed. Please note that references will be sought on shortlisted candidates before the interview.
The White Horse Federation values uniqueness and recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce. We value the contributions of all staff from a wide range of backgrounds and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. At The White Horse Federation, we believe that everyone should be treated with fairness and respect and share a commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at all of our schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and operate a fair recruitment process, free from discrimination against protected characteristics, in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Mid-day SupervisorEDV/2026/WKPANS/36477 in Kidlington employer: Southwold Primary School
West Kidlington Primary & Nursery School is an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing and inclusive environment where Early Years Practitioners can thrive. With a strong commitment to professional development through outstanding CPD opportunities and a supportive leadership team, staff are empowered to reach their full potential while enjoying benefits such as an excellent pension scheme and various employee discounts. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of our eager learners in a community that values diversity and collaboration.
