Lunchtime Supervisor

Birchfield Primary School; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 5,700 - 6,300; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Discounted gym membership

Retail discounts and cashback

Free confidential advice, information,

Job summary

Birchfield Primary School is seeking a friendly Lunchtime Supervisor to join its pastoral team. The role is 9.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term-time only, based at Birchfield Primary School.

The actual salary is £5,667–£6,271 per annum (Grade 2, scale points 3–8). The post involves supervising pupils during lunch, promoting safe and positive interactions, and supporting dining hall routines.

Qualifications

• Warm and approachable manner.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Enthusiastic and proactive; caring and friendly.
• Professional and polite with good literacy and communication skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during lunch breaks in dining hall, playground and other areas.
• Encourage positive play and social interaction.
• Ensure safety and well‑being of all children.
• Promote good behaviour and follow school policies.
• Assist with setting up and clearing the dining area as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Literacy

Safeguarding

Computers

Tools

Computers

Job description

LUNCHTIME SUPERVISOR

SALARY: GRADE 2, SCALE POINTS 3 - 8

ACTUAL SALARY: £5 667-£6 271 PER ANNUM

MONDAY - FRIDAY, 9.5 Hours per week

TERM-TIME ONLY

Are you friendly, reliable, and enjoy working with children? The Prince Albert Community Trust (PACT) wish to appoint a Lunchtime Supervisor to be initially based at Birchfield Primary School.

The Prince Albert Community Trust (PACT) are a driving force for social justice, committed to removing the glass ceilings that can restrict the ambition and potential of our pupils. Our motto is “To enable Every Individual to Succeed At School and In Life”. We do this by working towards an exceptional education for all that will be made possible by exceptional people working within an organisation with an exceptional infrastructure.

We require a caring and enthusiastic Lunchtime Supervisor to join our extensive pastoral team and help ensure our pupils have a safe, happy, and enjoyable lunchtime experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise pupils during lunch breaks in the dining hall, playground, and other areas.
• Encourage positive play and social interaction.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all children.
• Promote good behaviour and follow school policies.
• Assist with setting up and clearing the dining area as needed.

What we’re looking For:

• A warm and approachable manner.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Enthusiastic and proactive
• Caring, active and friendly
• Professional and polite and have a good standard of literacy and communication skills.
• Have a positive relationship with pupils and staff
• Proficient in the use of computers
• Experience working with children (desirable but not essential).
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

We can offer:

• A supportive and welcoming school environment.
• A working culture that promotes diversity, equality and social justice
• Children who love learning and an extensive inclusion and pastoral support team
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• Exceptionally supportive staff and leadership
• A caring working environment where your welfare is of paramount importance
• Opportunities for promotion and progression
• Comprehensive induction and on-going opportunities for professional development
• A positive and stimulating learning environment which values the contribution of all staff
• A chance to make a real difference in children’s daily lives.

Our group of schools consist of Prince Albert Primary School, Heathfield Primary School, Highfield J&I School, Birchfield Primary School, Sutton Park Primary School, Lakey Lane Primary and Prince Albert High School.

Benefits:

As a PACT employee you will have access to benefits listed below:

• Health Cash Plan
• Discounted gym membership
• Retail discounts and cashback
• Free confidential advice, information and counselling service
• Well-being days
• Employee referral scheme
• Generous local government pension scheme

The PACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo satisfactory online checks, and successful applicants will be required to complete enhanced DBS checks.

"This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role"

We reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time without prior notice. We may also interview and appoint before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

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Closing Date: 1 November 2026