Lunchbreak Supervisor

The King Alfred School; Highbridge; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Occupational sick pay

Family-friendly leave packages

Job summary

The King Alfred School is looking for a Lunchbreak Supervisor to oversee lunchtime safety and order for pupils. You will supervise dining areas, outdoor spaces and corridors for 2 hours each day during the lunch period, Monday to Friday, term-time only.

We value warmth, energy and initiative, and you will work closely with staff to create a sociable, well-organised lunch experience while supporting students and maintaining high standards of conduct.

Qualifications

• Flexible, calm, and well-organised
• Able to take initiative and work confidently as part of a team
• Sensitive to the needs of all children
• Approachable, with strong communication skills
• Experienced in working with children in a supervisory role

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during lunchtime in dining areas, outdoor spaces and corridors to maintain safety and good behaviour.
• Ensure students follow school rules, including proper conduct during meals, in queues, and in designated areas.
• Help keep the dining area clean by tidying up spillages and assisting with litter picking during and after the lunch break

Skills

Supervisory experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

Job title: Lunchbreak Supervisor Working hours: 10 per week Working pattern: 12.30pm - 2.30pm, Monday - FridayWorking weeks: 38 weeks per year (term time only) Salary: £13.07 per hour (PATH 1) Location: The King Alfred School

Our Lunchbreak Supervisors play a vital role in creating a safe, happy and well-organised lunchtime experience for our pupils. Each role involves working 2 hours per day during the lunch period.

About the role

We're looking for a caring and enthusiastic Lunchbreak Supervisor to join our school team and help make lunchtimes a positive part of every student's day. You'll work closely with staff and pupils to create a safe, sociable and well organised environment.

• Supervise students during lunchtime in dining areas, outdoor spaces and corridors to maintain safety and good behaviour.
• Ensure students follow school rules, including proper conduct during meals, in queues, and in designated areas.
• Help keep the dining area clean by tidying up spillages and assisting with litter picking during and after the lunch break.

About you

You’ll be someone who brings warmth, energy and a sense of fun to the role. We’re looking for someone who is:

• Flexible, calm, and well-organised
• Able to take initiative and work confidently as part of a team
• Sensitive to the needs of all children
• Approachable, with strong communication skills
• Experienced in working with children in a supervisory role

We can offer you:

• Happy, engaging students who thrive on inspirational leadership
• A supportive trust and school community
• Strong collaboration across the trust family of schools and access to a centralised team of specialists across all areas of school operations
• A commitment to high-quality CPD, with dedicated time and budget for your development
• A values-driven ethos where diversity, equity and inclusion are lived every day
• Recognition of continuous service (modification order) to protect employment rights and entitlements
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and death-in-service cover
• Occupational sick pay to support you during illness or unexpected emergencies
• Family-friendly leave packages to help maintain a healthy work-life balance