Lunchtime Supervisor

eTeach UK Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable primary school in Coventry is seeking a part-time Lunchtime Supervisor to ensure a fun and safe environment for students during lunch. The role requires supervising children in the dining area and playground, creating engaging activities, and working as part of a caring team. Ideal candidates will have experience with children or in an educational setting. This position offers opportunities for professional development and requires flexibility in working hours.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive team environment

Friendly and well-behaved children

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or in an educational setting is preferred.
• Ability to manage pupil behaviour in accordance with school policies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children during lunchtime to ensure safety and enjoyment.
• Escort children to and from the dining room.
• Monitor behaviour and create play opportunities for children.

Skills

Energetic and caring

Flexible teamwork

Ability to work with children

Job description

Richard Lee Primary School - Lunchtime Supervisor Role

Grade 1 Point 2 £12.65 per hour
Part time, 1 hour and 15 mins per day, 6.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only

(Flexibility required with daily hours of work between 11.30am and 1.30pm)

Start Date: January 2026

Richard Lee Primary School is a school with a great future!

About

We are looking to appoint a reliable and enthusiastic Lunchtime Supervisor to join our hard-working support staff team at Richard Lee Primary School. The lunchtime supervisor team play an important role within our school, ensuring that our pupils experience an enjoyable and safe lunchtime.

Duties will include

• Looking after a specific group of children and an area of the dining hall/playground each day (although this group/area will vary)
• Escorting children to and from the dining room
• Supervising children inside and outside during the lunchtime
• Monitoring pupil behaviour, intervening as necessary in accordance with school policies including behaviour, safeguarding, health and safety and first aid
• Creating play opportunities for children.

Candidates will be energetic, caring and flexible with the ability to work as part of a team with a sense of pride in the school environment, having ideally worked with children and/or in an educational setting before.

In return we can offer

• friendly, happy and well-behaved children who are keen and eager to learn
• a caring and supportive team of colleagues who are committed to providing the best for our pupils
• the support you may need to take your career forwards with opportunities for professional development.

Important

Visits to the school prior to application are strongly encouraged and will be warmly welcomed. The headteacher, Jenny Stafford, would be delighted to meet you and talk about the opportunity. Please contact the school office to book a visit.

Application deadline: 9:00am – 9 January 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2024.

The posts are exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and such appointments to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Trust is committed to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children and young people and creating a culture of vigilance and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and vigilance.