Lunchtime Supervisor

MyNewTerm; Bradford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Exceed Academies Trust is seeking two Fixed Term Lunchtime Supervisors for Copthorne Primary School in Bradford for 12 months. You will supervise pupils in the dining hall and on the playground, promote good manners and safe play, and help create a positive lunchtime experience.

The role emphasises safeguarding, inclusion and wellbeing, and requires prior experience with children in a similar setting. A supportive team and community-focused school will welcome you.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a similar role.
• Understanding safeguarding and wellbeing in a school setting.
• Ability to promote inclusive lunchtime play and positive behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils in the dining hall, encouraging positive behaviour and a calm atmosphere.
• Monitor and support pupils on the playground and in indoor/outdoor areas during lunchtime.
• Encourage positive play and help children join in games, resolving minor conflicts.
• Support the smooth running of lunchtimes by setting up or clearing away equipment as needed.
• Model and reinforce the school's behaviour expectations and safeguarding policies at all times.
• Demonstrate experience working with children in a similar role.
• Understand the importance of safeguarding, inclusion and wellbeing in a school setting.

Skills

Child supervision

Safeguarding awareness

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Job description

We are seeking two Fixed Term (for 12 months) Lunchtime Supervisors at Copthorne Primary School.

The successful candidates will ensure effective supervision and safety of children throughout the school lunchtime period, both in the dining hall and outside in the playground. The role will involve creating a positive lunchtime experience by encouraging good table manners, supporting social skills, promoting inclusive play and managing behaviour consistently.

At Copthorne, we are proud to be a welcoming, inclusive and community-focused school where every child is known, valued and encouraged to succeed. Our vision is to inspire a love of learning for life, enabling all pupils to achieve their full potential academically, socially and emotionally. We are driven by strong values of Inclusion, Kindness, Honesty, Hard work and Ambition, which underpin everything we do. We are a diverse and inclusive school at the heart of the BD7 community within Bradford, West Yorkshire and we celebrate our rich cultural diversity, and are committed to ensuring that every child feels safe, supported and inspired to learn.

Our pupils are enthusiastic, curious and eager to succeed. We have a strong, supportive staff team who work collaboratively to provide engaging learning experiences and ensure high expectations for all. We place great importance in the development of our pupils, promoting not only academic success but also confidence, independence and positive relationships.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school where your contribution will be valued and where you can make a real difference to children’s lives.

The successful candidate will:

• Supervise pupils in the dining hall, encouraging positive behaviour, manners and a calm atmosphere
• Monitor and support pupils on the playground and in other indoor or outdoor areas during lunchtime
• Encourage positive play, helping children to join in games, resolve minor conflicts and build friendships
• Support the smooth running of lunchtimes by setting up or clearing away equipment as needed
• Model and reinforce the school's behaviour expectations and safeguarding policies at all times
• Have experience working with children in a similar role
• Understand the importance of safeguarding, inclusion and wellbeing in a school setting

What our School offers:

• Children who are enthusiastic to learn
• Supportive Trust central team, school leadership, governors, staff and parents
• Fantastic outdoor facilities
• Opportunities for further development and training
• A healthy work-life balance
• Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Free, on-site parking
• Excellent employer pension contribution scheme

Exceed Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to related online content checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check as well as successful completion of a probationary period.

Exceed Academies Trust strives to be an employer of choice. We are an inclusive and diverse multi academy trust and ultimately, our aim is to employ a workforce that reflects the communities it serves. We are committed to achieving a balanced workforce at all levels, whilst ensuring that no individual is disadvantaged or treated less favourably. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnicities and will ensure a fair recruitment process without discrimination, in compliance with the Equality Act 2010.

Exceed Academies Trust recognises and promotes the positive use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in certain situations. We would encourage any job applicants, who choose to utilise AI when completing a vacancy application, to thoroughly check the data prior to submission, to ensure it is accurate, factual and demonstrable. Candidate suitability will be assessed at interview, however the recruitment process will reference information contained within the candidate’s application form. Any information contained within application form which is found to be factually inaccurate, may result in a conditional offer of employment being withdrawn.