Lunchtime Supervisor

MyNewTerm; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 3,000 - 3,100; Part time

Job summary

Hexthorpe Primary Academy in Doncaster is seeking a Lunchtime Supervisor for term-time, part-time hours (1 hour per day, Monday to Friday) to support pupils during lunch.

You will escort pupils to the dining hall, supervise in the playground, and help them engage in positive play, working with a team to keep lunchtime safe, calm, and enjoyable. Start date is as soon as possible and the role offers rewarding, community-oriented work.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children during school meals is preferred.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during lunch in the dining hall and playground.
• Encourage positive behaviour and play, ensuring respectful interaction.
• Take an active interest in pupils, engaging with them through conversation and games.
• Teach and lead playground games to promote inclusion and enjoyment.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all pupils at all times.
• Work collaboratively with lunchtime staff to maintain a calm environment.

Skills

Working with children

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Reliability & punctuality

Job description

Join Our Team - Lunchtime Supervisor

Location: Hexthorpe Primary Academy, Doncaster
Contract Type: Part-Time, Permanent
Working Hours: 1 hour per day, Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Salary: £3,000 - £3,047 pro rata actual salary

About the Role

Hexthorpe Primary Academy is looking to appoint a Lunchtime Supervisor to join our friendly and supportive team. This is a rewarding role, perfect for individuals who enjoy working with children and want to make a positive impact during their school day.

As a Lunchtime Supervisor, you will be responsible for supporting a class during their lunch break, whether escorting them to the dinner hall, supervising them in the playground, or helping them engage in positive play. You’ll work alongside other supervisors to ensure children are safe, happy, and well cared for during lunchtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during lunch in the dining hall and playground.
• Encourage positive behaviour and play, supporting children to interact respectfully and safely.
• Take an active interest in pupils as individuals, engaging with them through conversation and games.
• Teach and lead playground games to promote inclusion and enjoyment.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all pupils at all times.
• Work collaboratively with other lunchtime staff to maintain a calm and structured environment.

About Hexthorpe Primary Academy

Hexthorpe Primary Academy is part of the Astrea Academy Trust and serves a vibrant, diverse community in Doncaster. We are proud of our inclusive ethos, high expectations, and commitment to nurturing every child’s potential. Our school is a place where kindness, fairness, and respect are at the heart of everything we do.

We believe lunchtime is an important part of the school day—an opportunity for children to relax, socialise, and recharge. That’s why we’re looking for Lunchtime Supervisors who are enthusiastic, caring, and ready to make lunchtime a positive experience for every child.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for individuals who:

• Enjoy working with children and making a difference.
• Are kind, considerate, and fair.
• Can work well as part of a team.
• Are confident in promoting positive behaviour and engagement.
• Are reliable, punctual, and committed to safeguarding children.

Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and enhanced DBS checks. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates who are underrepresented in our workforce. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to promoting a culture that ensures there are no barriers to the recruitment, development, and progression of disabled staff across the trust. We provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure disabled job applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.

Flexible Interview Dates

Please note that interview dates are flexible, and the academy reserves the right to interview shortlisted candidates during the application window.