Lunchtime Supervisor

Robin Hood Academy; Hall Green; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Wage employer

Job summary

Robin Hood Academy invites applications for a Lunchtime Supervisor. The role is permanent, term-time only, approx. 6¼ hours per week, with duties including supervising meals, play activities and the welfare of children in dining rooms, playgrounds and classrooms.

The post requires reliability, commitment and good English; candidates should be willing to undertake paediatric first aid training. An enhanced DBS check is required and references will be requested.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is advantageous.
• Willingness to undertake paediatric first aid training.
• Enhanced DBS check is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead play activities and supervise children in dining, playground and classroom.
• Monitor health and welfare of children during lunchtime and school activities.
• Be reliable, committed and a good role model for pupils.

Skills

Caring

Observant

Play supervision

Health and welfare

Job description

Lunchtime Supervisor Vacancy

Contract Type: Permanent, Term-Time Only

Grade 2 Point 4 - 9

Salary £25,185 - £27,254 per annum (pro rata)

This is the Robin Hood MAT Pay Grade

Closing date - Friday 13th November 2026 at 9.00am.

Interviews will be held Week Commencing 14th November 2026

Start Date 30th November 2026 (Maybe sooner depending on checks)

References will be required for the short-listed applicants. Successful applicants will need to provide evidence of their identity and Right to Work in the UK, and will need to complete an enhanced DBS check.

Required for 6 ¼ hours per week, term time only. We are looking for Caring and Observant Supervisors to join our team. You will be responsible for leading play activities, the health and welfare of our children, supervising children in the dining room, playground and / or classroom.

You will need to be reliable, committed and interested in working with children and demonstrate the qualities of a good role model. You will need to be willing to undertake paediatric first aid training. Previous experience of working with children would be an advantage.

An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English’ or ‘The ability to converse at ease with parents/pupils and members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post

Safeguarding

Robin Hood MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff, including those within our Central Team, to share this commitment and to maintain a vigilant and safe environment across all our academies. This post is considered "regulated activity" (or involves regular access to our school sites) and is therefore subject to an Enhanced DBS check with a check of the Children’s Barred List. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity.

All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.

In line with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we will conduct an online search on all shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence process. We will discuss any information flagged during this process with the candidate during the interview stage before making a final recruitment decision

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Recruitment of Ex Offenders Policy are attached.

You are encouraged to read these policies prior to applying to work for us.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Terms and conditions

• RHMAT is a Living Wage employer.