Lunchtime Supervisor

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Carterton; On-site; GBP 3,000 - 4,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Trust-wide learning opportunities

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Edith Moorhouse Primary School in Carterton is seeking a part-time Lunchtime Supervisor to join our midday team. You will help manage dining hall routines, supervise pupils during lunch, and assist with safe outdoor play on our trim trail.

A calm, patient approach and strong safeguarding commitment are essential. We offer supportive team leadership, professional development opportunities, and access to a government-backed pension scheme.

Qualifications

• A calm, patient, and positive approach to supporting children with their social skills and play.
• The ability to work effectively within a committed team to manage dining hall routines, including helping children with trays and maintaining a clean environment.
• A proactive attitude toward supervising outdoor play safely, including monitoring activities on our popular trim trail.
• Excellent communication skills to report incidents clearly and follow school procedures.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding principles and the welfare of young people.

Responsibilities

• Supervise lunchtime activities and ensure safety and welfare in the dining hall and playground.
• Support pupils with tray handling and maintain a clean eating area.
• Monitor outdoor play at the trim trail and respond to incidents per school policy.
• Report incidents clearly to the supervisory team and follow procedures.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Team collaboration

Play supervision

Communication

Safeguarding

Job description

• Location: Edith Moorhouse Primary School, Carterton[cite: 1, 2]

• Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only

• Hours: 5 hours per week (12:00pm - 1:00pm, Monday to Friday)

• Actual Salary: £2,809.53 (Grade 3)

• Closing Date: Tuesday 3rd September - 10 a.m.

• Interview Date: date to be confirmed

• Start Date: 1st September 2026 or as soon as possible after this date

  Why This Role Matters

  Our lunchtime team ensures that the midday break is a positive, structured, and social experience. You are not just supervising an hour; you are the consistent, trusted adult our pupils can turn to if they are troubled, ensuring their safety and welfare across the dining hall and playground.

  What You’ll Bring

  • A calm, patient, and positive approach to supporting children with their social skills and play.

  • The ability to work effectively within a committed team to manage dining hall routines, including helping children with trays and maintaining a clean environment.

  • A proactive attitude toward supervising outdoor play safely, including monitoring activities on our popular trim trail.

  • Excellent communication skills to report incidents clearly and follow school procedures.

  • A strong commitment to safeguarding principles and the welfare of young people.

  The Edith Moorhouse Difference

  At Edith Moorhouse Primary School, we place relationships at the heart of what we do. We offer a welcoming school community in Carterton where support staff are highly valued partners in our daily routine. You will work within a collaborative team, receive direct support from a Senior Lunchtime Supervisor, and engage with relevant training to help you succeed in your role.

  The River Learning Trust Connection

  Edith Moorhouse Primary School is proud to be part of the River Learning Trust (RLT)[cite: 1, 2]. Together, we are better, faster, and stronger.

  • Professional Security: Access to a secure, government-backed pension scheme (LGPS).

  • Shared Growth: Support for professional development and access to Trust-wide learning opportunities[cite: 1, 3].

  • The Whole Person: 24/7 confidential wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme for you and your immediate family.

  Compliance & Safeguarding (Verbatim)

  River Learning Trust and Edith Moorhouse Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism. We are an exempt employer under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

  We actively value the \"different contributions\" you can make. We want you to be at your best during the application process; if you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know.