Childrens supervisor

WMJobs; Worcester; On-site; GBP 4,100 - 5,500; Part time

Job summary

WMJobs offers a part-time Children’s Supervisor position at Defford cum-Besford CE First School. You will supervise pupils on school grounds and during lunchtimes to ensure safety and welfare, working as part of a small team.

The post is permanent with a salary of £4,805 per annum, and requires DBS clearance. Hours are 7.5 per week (11.45 am–1.15 pm, Monday to Friday).

Responsibilities

• To supervise children on school premises and grounds.
• To supervise the activities of individuals or groups of children to ensure their safety and facilitate their physical and emotional development.
• To supervise children during lunchtimes and to help with their needs as required.
• To undertake lunchtime duties as necessary (i.e. setting up and clearing away tables, cleaning tables and dining area).
• To use initiative in monitoring events occurring on the school premises and grounds.
• To report any relevant matters or dangers to the Headteacher/Teacher in Charge/Office Manager.
• To ensure a safe environment (e.g. by reporting broken glass).
• To watch for intruders on the site during periods of duty.
• To maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate in appropriate training activities.
• To report any minor injuries to children to the designated person.
• To undertake health and safety duties commensurate with the post and/or as detailed in the Health and Safety Policy.

Job description

Defford cum-Besford CE First School,
Job Title: Childrens Supervisor
Salary: £4,805 per annum
Hours: 7.5hr per week 11.45-1.15pm Monday - Friday
Location: Defford and Besford CE Primary School
Permanent Main Purposes of Role:
To ensure, individually or as part of a team, the welfare and safety of all children remaining within school grounds or buildings during lunch times. To provide care and supervision to pupils, including those who have special physical, emotional and educational needs.
Key Accountabilities:

• To supervise children on school premises and grounds.
• To supervise the activities of individuals or groups of children to ensure their safety and facilitate their physical and emotional development.
• To supervise children during lunchtimes and to help with their needs as required.
• To undertake lunchtime duties as necessary (i.e. setting up and clearing away tables, cleaning tables and dining area).
• To use initiative in monitoring events occurring on the school premises and grounds.
• To report any relevant matters or dangers to the Headteacher/Teacher in Charge/Office Manager.
• To ensure a safe environment (e.g. by reporting broken glass).
• To watch for intruders on the site during periods of duty.
• To maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate in appropriate training activities.
• To report any minor injuries to children to the designated person.
• To undertake health and safety duties commensurate with the post and/or as detailed in the Health and Safety Policy.
  

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.
Equality & Diversity: We are committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.
Application Closing Date: 2nd October 2026
Anticipated Interview Date: 7th October 2026
Attached documents Children's supervisor person specification.pdf