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Midday Supervisor: Rufford Primary & Nursery SchoolContract Type: Permanent

Hours: 11.30/11.45am – 1/1.15pm

Rufford Primary and Nursery School is looking to appoint enthusiastic and inspirational care midday supervisors to become part of our team from September onwards. We are seeking someone who is passionate about supporting children to be the best they can be, understands the importance of safe supervision, will be vigilant and focused on safe eating and has strong behaviour management skills. We are also looking for someone who will be a team player and bring a positive approach to the role, will take on the training required and be confidential and professional. Rufford is a supportive and creative school, where we not only want the children to achieve their best but also the staff. We aim to work alongside our team to help them fulfil their ambitions, as well as supporting their wellbeing and workload. We are a very happy and welcoming team, who work together to provide the best education for all our children.

Rufford is a ‘happy school’ (Ofsted - Jan 2024). Our ‘Magnificent Seven’ values encourage our children to be Ambitious, Caring, Confident, Creative, Curious, Determined and Respectful, underpinning everything we do and expect at Rufford. Our children are proud of their school and enjoy a wide range of enrichment opportunities, built into our well-structured curriculum which is inclusive, engaging and ambitious. Routines and systems are well-embedded and attendance, behaviour and attitudes are good. The staff team is strong, stable and committed to the best for our children. Located in Bulwell, to the northwest of Nottingham, Rufford is a two-form entry, local authority maintained primary school. We are an active member of the Nottingham Schools Trust; a collaborative partnership focusing on improving education for the children of Nottingham.

Rufford’s ideal candidate will be:

• Friendly and approachable
• Truly child-focused
• Passionate and dedicated to giving ALL children the best opportunities
• Committed to developing positive relationships with our school community
• Collaborative and able to work positively within a team
• Resilient, a problem-solver and ready to meet inevitable challenges
• Caring and able to adapt their approach depending on the needs of the child
• Vigilant around food / eating safety

Rufford can promise you:

• Fantastic children to work with, who are proud of their school and their learning
• A hard-working and caring staff team, who are committed to delivering the very best learning opportunities for every child
• An enthusiastic and committed Governing Body
• A supportive local family of schools and strong links with Nottingham Schools Trust
• A commitment to your personal development, health and wellbeing.

Closing Date: Tuesday 22nd 2026 9am

Safeguarding Statement

Rufford Primary and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS).