Lunchtime Supervisor

Lift Schools; Bradford; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Lift Feversham is seeking a dedicated Midday Supervisor to look after students during break times across dining areas, playgrounds and other spaces. You will help maintain safety, model positive behaviour, and support pupils during lunch periods.

Prior school experience is not required; a caring, patient approach is valued and basic first aid knowledge can be beneficial. The role is 5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (term time only), with activities across lunch periods and play times.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required, but caring approach for young people is essential.
• Calm demeanor under pressure and ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Basic first aid training is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Keep students safe during break times in dining areas and around the school.
• Monitor and support behaviour during lunch breaks in a calm, fair manner.
• Identify hazards or concerns and act quickly to ensure safety.
• Support students who are upset or experiencing bullying and report concerns to staff.
• Assist in organising lunchtime clubs or activities when needed.
• Keep tables and benches clean and tidy after meals.

Skills

Supervising children

Patience and empathy

First aid

Job description

Lift Feversham are looking for anadditional Midday Supervisor to join their team for 5 hours a week, 38weeks per year (term time only). Whether you've supervised children as a parent, carer or in another setting, your skills and approach are what count.

About the role

As a Midday Supervisor, you'll look after students during breaktimes, making sure they stay safe, feel supported and enjoy their time outside the classroom. You'll be there to guide positive behaviour, help resolve any issues that come up, and keep an eye on things in dining areas, playgrounds and other spaces around the school. Does this sound like something you'd enjoy?

Key responsibilities

• Keep students safe as they move around the school and use the dining areas
• Watch over students during lunch breaks and help manage behaviour in a calm and fair way
• Spot any hazards or concerns and take action quickly to keep everyone safe
• Support students who may be upset or experiencing bullying, and share any concerns with the right staff
• Help organise lunchtime clubs or activities when needed
• Keep tables and benches clean and tidy after meals

We are looking for someone who

You don't need formal qualifications or previous school experience to apply. What matters most is that you care about young people and can stay calm under pressure. Can you build good relationships and work well with others? We'd love to hear from you if you're patient, empathetic and organised. Are you ready to bring your warmth and positive energy toour students? Skills and experience that would be advantageous are:

• Experience of supervising children or young people as a parent or carer.
• Patience, empathy and the ability to relate to young people
• Basic first aid training

Essential Criteria:

• UK right to work

About the School

At Lift Feversham, we believe in the power of education to ignite creativity and curiosity, unleashing a passion for life that lasts a lifetime. Academic excellence combined with character development is at the core of our educational philosophy. We champion a holistic approach that celebrates the whole child. Our school is an “oasis of joy and hope” (Ofsted 2025) for children, families and the staff. The headteacher is an award-winning educator, recognized as TES Headteacher of the Year, and the school is a strong advocate of music and arts in the curriculum, having featured in national and local media outlets.

Who isLift Schools?

Lift Schools is made up of 62 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 35,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.
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