Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy Address: Rowley Drive, Newmarket CB8 0PU Salary: £24,414 pro rata (£6,738 per annum) Hours: Part time, 12.5 hours per week, 37 weeks per year Contract: Permanent. Required from 13 April 2026 Reference: 8549 Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy are seeking a Midday Supervisor to join their friendly team. Would you like to work at a school where staff and children believe anything is possible? Then Houldsworth Valley is for you. Children thrive at our school. This is a key role within the school, helping to ensure that all children have a safe, enjoyable and positive experience during their lunchtime break. You will: support children during lunchtime in the dining hall, helping them to make healthy choices, use good table manners and enjoy a calm, pleasant mealtime experience supervise children on the playground, encouraging safe and inclusive play, and helping to organise or facilitate games and activities that promote cooperation and friendship promote positive behaviour, modelling kindness and respect, using restorative approaches where appropriate, and helping children to develop social skills maintain a safe and welcoming environment, ensuring the welfare of all pupils at all times and responding promptly to any incidents or concerns. We are looking for someone who is friendly, patient and reliable, with the ability to use your initiative and also work effectively as part of a supportive team. A genuine enjoyment of working with children and helping them flourish is essential. Full training, including safeguarding, behaviour support and first aid, will be provided, and you will be welcomed into a caring school community where every member of staff plays an important role in the children’s day. How to apply Please read the Job Description (pdf) and Candidate Information Pack (pdf) Please visit our website to apply Closing date: 9 am, 13 March 2026. Interview date: 16 March 2026. Please note: We may interview as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date. Applications must be submitted online via our careers website before the deadline, so we encourage early applications and advise checking the job details on our site. In line with safer recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted. Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination. We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you wish to work part‑time or as a job‑share, we will accommodate this wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups.