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Dudley Council is currently seeking a lunchtime supervisor to join a school-based team, providing supervision in the dining room and on the playground. The successful candidate will work with children, be reliable, and able to use initiative to support pupils during lunch and playtime.
A caring, patient approach and good interpersonal skills are essential. Visits to the school are welcomed; please contact the school office on 01384 818575 to arrange.
We are seeking to employ a lunchtime supervisor with high standards of professionalism to work in our school.The successful applicant will have experience of working with children and will join an existing team to support pupils when working in both in the dining room and on the playground. The ideal person will be motivated, trustworthy, reliable, flexible and able to work as part of a thriving happy team. He/she will have good organisational and interpersonal skills and be able to work under their own initiative.
We offer a warm welcoming school community, enthusiastic children and supportive colleagues.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 30th September 2026 @ 4pm
We warmly welcome visits to the school, please contact the school office to make arrangements on 01384 818575
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.
Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.
Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview.
N.B., We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised dateshould we receive a large number of applications.
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