Lunch Cover Supervisor

TeacherActive; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Local primary schools

Competitive pay

Dedicated consultant support

Education sector entry route

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking a Lunch Cover Supervisor for Birmingham to support primary schools on a supply basis. The role offers flexible, part-time hours and a chance to gain valuable experience within schools.

You will assist with lunch supervision, promote positive behaviour, and help transitions between lunch and class time. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 months experience in a UK school, a confident and approachable manner, strong communication and behaviour management skills, and a

Qualifications

• At least 6 months experience working in a UK school setting.
• Confident and approachable manner.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• Proactive and reliable attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support children in the dining hall and playground.
• Encourage positive behaviour and ensure a safe environment.
• Assist with transitions between lunch and classroom time.
• Respond to minor incidents and report to staff where necessary.

Skills

UK school exp

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Reliability

Job description

West Midlands/ temporary / £12.59 - 14.25 per hour

Lunch Cover Supervisor – Supply (Birmingham)

Are you looking for flexible, part-time work within a school environment?

TeacherActive are currently recruiting for reliable and proactive Lunch Cover Supervisors to support primary schools across Birmingham on a supply basis. This is a great opportunity for individuals who enjoy working with children and want to gain or continue experience within schools.

The Role:

• Support children in the dining hall and playground
• Encourage positive behaviour and ensure a safe environment
• Assist with transitions between lunch and classroom time
• Respond to any minor incidents and report to staff where necessary

What Does Supply Work Mean?

Working on supply offers flexibility and variety:

• Choose the days you want to work
• Ideal for those seeking part-time or school-hours work
• Gain experience across different school settings
• Perfect for those looking to step into education

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• At least 6 months experience working in a UK school setting
• A confident and approachable manner
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills
• A proactive and reliable attitude

Requirements:

• A valid DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one through TeacherActive)
• Ability to provide 2x recent professional references

Why Work With TeacherActive?

• Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle
• Opportunities in local primary schools
• Competitive rates of pay
• Dedicated consultant support
• Great entry route into the education sector

If you’re looking for flexible, rewarding work within schools, this could be the perfect role for you.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.