Lunchtime Supervisor

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School; Coventry; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing

Discounts at retailers

Wellbeing services

Pension scheme

Progression through training

Inclusive environment

Job summary

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School in Coventry is seeking a reliable Lunchtime Supervisor to supervise pupils in the dining hall, playgrounds and school premises during the lunchtime period, ensuring a safe, happy and well‑behaved environment. You will also assist catering staff with setting up and clearing away tables and chairs and undertake cleaning duties as required.

We offer health and wellbeing cover, retailer discounts, 24/7 confidential counselling, a generous pension scheme and clear

Responsibilities

• supervise pupils in dining hall, playgrounds and school premises during lunchtime period to ensure safety and good behaviour
• assist catering staff with setting up and clearing away tables and chairs
• undertake cleaning duties as required

Job description

Welcome to Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School—a vibrant, inclusive community rooted in Gospel values. We are passionate about nurturing every child to achieve their God-given potential through high-quality education, care, and faith development. We are proud of our strong Catholic ethos, dedicated staff, and enthusiastic pupils. Our values of love, respect, aspiration, and service shape everything we do. We are a reflective and forward-thinking team, committed to continuous improvement and professional growth. If you share our vision and want to make a meaningful impact, we warmly invite you to visit and discover what makes Sacred Heart such a special place to work and grow.

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Lunchtime Supervisor to join our team to supervise pupils in the dining hall, playground areas and school premises during the lunchtime period. You will also assist the catering staff to set up and clear away tables and chairs at the end of lunchtime and undertaking cleaning duties as required.

In return, we offer:

• Health and Wellbeing Cover including cashback on optical, dental, and therapy treatments
• Discounts at popular high-street retailers
• Access to wellbeing services, including 24/7 confidential counselling
• A generous pension scheme to support your future
• Clear pathways for progression, with regular reviews and access to training — whether you’re just starting or already qualified
• A welcoming, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

If you're ready to help children feel safe, happy, and supported each day, we’d love to hear from you.

We are committed to safeguarding children. As part of the pre-employment process, an enhanced DBS Check, Prohibition Checks, Childcare Disqualification (where appropriate) and Online/Social media screening will be undertaken in addition to other relevant background checks. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. Safeguarding is our top priority, and we encourage all applicants to review our safeguarding and child protection policy which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of our students.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.