Midday Supervisor Charlton Horethorne School

Dorset Council · Sherborne, South West

Midday Supervisor Charlton Horethorne School at Dorset Council, based in Sherborne, South West. This is a contract role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Sherborne, South West
Contract
Contract
Posted
2 days ago
Closes
25 Nov 2026
Sector
Hospitality & Catering

Reference https://www.jobs.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/vacancies/37504/midday-supervisor-charlton

About the role

  • Advertising Start Date: - 23 Oct 2026
  • Function: - School Support Staff
  • Location: - Sherborne
  • Salary Details: - £5,130 actual salary pro rated
  • About the role: -

    Salary:   Grade 1, Point 3: £5,130 per annum

    Contract:  Permanent  8.75 hours per week (8 hours, 45 minutes), 38.4 weeks per year (term time plus 4 inset days), job share considered

    *The salary quoted reflects the annual salary for the position at the time of advertising. Payment will be made in equal monthly instalments and will be adjusted at the start of employment, and again if employment ends partway through the school year, to ensure the correct salary is paid for work completed during the academic year.

    Charlton Horethorne Primary School is seeking a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Midday Supervisor to join our friendly and supportive team. The working hours for this role are Monday to Friday, 11.45am to 1.30pm. 

    This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a welcoming school community and play an important role in ensuring our children have a happy, safe and enjoyable lunchtime. Whether you're returning to work, looking for a role that fits around family life, seeking additional hours, or simply enjoy working with children, we'd love to hear from you. No previous school experience is required. If you're friendly, dependable and enjoy supporting children, we'd be delighted to hear from you.

    We also welcome applications from individuals interested in a job-share arrangement and are happy to consider this for the right applicants.

    What you'll be doing
    • Supervising children during lunch and playtime
    • Encouraging positive behaviour and good manners
    • Supporting children with their individual needs
    • Helping to create a positive and inclusive lunchtime environment
    • Promoting safe, active and enjoyable play

    What we're looking for

    You don't need previous school experience, just a positive attitude and a genuine enjoyment of working with children. We're looking for someone who:

    • Is warm, patient and approachable
    • Enjoys building positive relationships with children
    • Works well as part of a team
    • Is reliable and dependable
    • Understands the importance of safeguarding and child welfare

    Why join us?

    • Be part of a friendly and supportive school team
    • Make a real difference to children's wellbeing and happiness every day
    • Work in a role that can fit around family and other commitments
    • Enjoy being part of a welcoming village school community
    • Full training and support will be provided

    We are also currently recruiting for a School Crossing Patrol position. The two roles may be combined, making this an excellent opportunity for anyone seeking additional hours while playing a valuable role in our school community.

    To find out more about the benefits of working for SAST, click here

    For more information about our school, please click here to view our careers page.

Reference: https://www.jobs.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/vacancies/37504/midday-supervisor-charlton · Posted 2 days ago · Closes 25 Nov 2026 · Listed via Dorset Council

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