Lunchtime Supervisor

Sutton High School - GDST; Greater London; On-site; GBP 3,700 - 7,700; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries and pay progresss

Access to professional development

Generous pension schemes

Free life assurance

Up to 50% fee discount for GDST

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Sutton High Prep School is seeking a friendly Lunchtime Supervisor to join our term-time team. This part-time role (6-12 hours per week) is permanent, with a pro rata salary from £3,680 to £7,721 per annum.

The duties include supervising pupils in the dining room, playground and classroom, helping with lunch service, and clearing tables. A patient, team‑minded approach with young children is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience of and enjoyment in working with young children.
• Ability to work well in a team and follow instruction.
• Reliable, punctual and able to supervise pupils during lunch and play.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils in the dining room, playground and classroom as needed.
• Assist with serving lunch and supervising table clearances.
• Provide a friendly and safe environment during lunch and breaks.

Skills

Child engagement

Team collaboration

Reliability

Job description

Lunchtime Supervisor

Hours: Part-time (6-12 hours per week, term-time only)

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £3,680 - £7,721 per annum, pro rata (£29,217 FTE)

Required from: ASAP

We are seeking to appoint a friendly and reliable individual to provide lunchtime supervision at Sutton High Prep School.

Your principal duties will be to supervise pupils in the school dining room, playground and classroom when required, assist with the service of lunch, and supervise the clearing of tables.

If you are able to work well as part of a team, have experience of and enjoy working with young children, we would love to hear from you.

About Sutton High Prep School

Sutton High Prep School is part of Sutton High School, an academically selective independent day school for girls with an age range of 3 to 18 years. We are situated on a green and leafy site in central Sutton, close to excellent public transport links and major roads. Both Senior and Prep Schools are among the top schools in the country.

Sutton High School is characterised by a warm, happy and integrated community, where girls support each other to aspire and achieve.

Why work at Sutton High Prep School?

The School is a member of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) and the Girls’ Schools Association (GSA). Membership of the GDST, the largest group of independent girls’ schools in the UK, gives us unrivalled opportunities for training and sharing of good practice.

Employee benefits include:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression

• Access to extensive professional development opportunities

• Training grants for qualifications

• Generous pension schemes

• Free life assurance benefit

• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools

• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans

• A Cycle to Work scheme

• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

For further information and to apply for this position, please click the apply button.

Closing date: 9 November 2026.

Interviews TBC.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.