Lunchtime Supervisor

King Edward VI Handsworth School; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

King Edward VI Handsworth School for Girls is seeking a reliable, enthusiastic Lunchtime Supervisor to join our dedicated team, helping pupils enjoy their break safely while maintaining high standards of behaviour and wellbeing.

The successful candidate will supervise lunchtime, prepare dining areas, support safe queuing, and work collaboratively with staff to ensure a smooth lunchtime provision.

Qualifications

• Enjoys working with children and young people.
• Positive and friendly approach.
• Can communicate effectively and confidently.
• Is able to work as part of a team and maintain high cleanliness and safety.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during lunchtime and encourage positive behaviour.
• Prepare dining areas before lunch service, including cleaning tables and sweeping floors.
• Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming dining environment throughout the lunch period.
• Clear trays, plates and cutlery and assist with dishwasher duties.
• Manage waste disposal and ensure bins are ready for service.
• Clean chairs and windowsills following lunch service.
• Keep outdoor patio areas free from litter.
• Ensure pupils follow health and safety expectations, including safe queuing and appropriate use of school facilities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support the smooth running of lunchtime provision.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Reliability

Organisation

Job description

King Edward VI Handsworth School for Girls is seeking a reliable, enthusiastic and caring Lunchtime Supervisor to join our dedicated team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and wants to contribute to a positive and safe school environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting pupils during the lunchtime period, ensuring they can enjoy their break safely and comfortably while maintaining high standards of behaviour and wellbeing across the school.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising pupils during lunchtime and encouraging positive behaviour.
• Preparing dining areas before lunch service, including cleaning tables and sweeping floors.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming dining environment throughout the lunch period.
• Clearing trays, plates and cutlery and assisting with dishwasher duties.
• Managing waste disposal and ensuring bins are ready for service.
• Cleaning chairs and windowsills following lunch service.
• Keeping outdoor patio areas free from litter.
• Ensuring pupils follow health and safety expectations, including safe queuing and appropriate use of school facilities.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to support the smooth running of lunchtime provision.

We are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working with children and young people.
• Has a positive and friendly approach.
• Can communicate effectively and confidently.
• Is able to work as part of a team.
• Demonstrates a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Is dependable, organised and able to maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety.

At King Edward VI Handsworth School for Girls, you will become part of a supportive and welcoming school community committed to excellence, inclusion and student wellbeing. We value our staff and provide training and development opportunities to support them in their roles.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to comply with all school policies, including safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality and data protection requirements. Appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, will be undertaken.

Join us and help create a safe, positive and enjoyable lunchtime experience for our students.