Lunchtime Supervisor

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for training and PD

Supportive school community

Job summary

Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery is seeking a Temporary Lunchtime Supervisor to supervise pupils in the dining hall and play areas during lunchtime, promoting safe, positive behaviour and adherence to the OPAL play approach.

The role offers a short daily two-hour shift during term time, with appointment subject to a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Qualifications

• Friendly, approachable and patient manner.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Managing groups of children effectively.
• Reliability and commitment to safeguarding children.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children in dining hall and playground during lunchtime.
• Encourage positive behaviour and support school rules.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children.
• Assist with mealtime routines and hygiene practices.
• Help create varied play opportunities in line with the OPAL approach.
• Promote creative and independent play.
• Work collaboratively with other staff.

Skills

Friendly demeanor & patience

Strong communication

Group management

Safeguarding commitment

Job description

Temporary Lunchtime Supervisor post at Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery, running until the end of December 2026. The work is supervising children in the dining hall and playground, encouraging positive behaviour and play under the school's OPAL outdoor play approach, and helping with mealtime routines. It is a short daily shift across school term time only, so it suits someone wanting a regular two-hour lunchtime role. Appointment depends on a satisfactory DBS check, as the post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

What the job involves

• Supervise children in the dining hall and playground during lunchtime and outdoor play
• Encourage positive behaviour and support school rules
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children
• Assist with mealtime routines and hygiene practices
• Help create varied, appropriately challenging play opportunities in line with the OPAL approach
• Promote creative and independent play
• Work collaboratively with other staff

Skills & knowledge

• Friendly, approachable and patient manner
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Managing groups of children effectively
• Reliability and commitment to safeguarding children

Checks & eligibility

• Satisfactory DBS check before appointment is confirmed

What’s offered

• A supportive and welcoming school community
• Opportunities for training and professional development