Lunchtime Supervisor

Eteach International; Kingswood; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Generous annual leave

Wellbeing support

Health benefits

Cycle to work

On-site parking

Job summary

King’s Oak Academy is seeking a passionate Lunchtime Supervisor (SMSA) to support pupils in Years 5 and 6 at the midday break. Working 5 hours per week, term time only, you will help supervise, ensure safety and promote a positive lunchtime experience.

Join a supportive team in a school that values wellbeing, confidentiality and strong communication with pupils, parents and staff. The role starts asap subject to pre-employment checks.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic hygiene procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with students, staff and parents.
• Strong interpersonal skills and active listening.
• Able to relate well to children, young people and adults.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support students in Years 5 and 6 during the lunchtime break.
• Ensure safety, welfare and proper conduct during lunch.
• Contribute to a positive lunchtime experience for all pupils.

Skills

Hygiene procedures

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Relates to children

Job description

**Job Title**: Lunchtime Supervisor**Actual Annual Salary:** £2,932- £2,982 based on 5 hours per week role, term time only.**Full-Time Equivalent Salary**: £25,949 - £26,392 (CLF Grade Aii) based on 37 hours per week, all year round.**Contract Type:** Permanent, Term Time Only**Hours:** 2 x vacancies (5 hours per week) Monday - Friday 12:05 - 13:05**Start Date**: As soon as possible, pending completion of pre-employment checks**Did your children start school in September, and you suddenly have more time on your hands? Maybe you would like a part-time job that involves working as part of a busy team?**We are looking for a passionate and inspiring Lunchtime Supervisor to join our supportive and talented team at King’s Oak Academy.The Lunchtime Supervisor (also known as an SMSA) will work as part of a team to supervise and support students in Years 5 and 6 during the lunchtime break. Lunchtime Supervisors ensure the safety, general welfare and proper conduct of students during this period and are responsible for making the lunchtime period a positive experience for all.Full details are contained with the attached job description and person specification.**About you:**You will:* Have knowledge of basic hygiene procedures.* Be able to maintain confidentiality over matters relating to the academy, with students, staff and/or parents.* Have strong interpersonal skills, in particular demonstrates empathy and active listening.* Be able to relate well to children, young people and adults.**About King's Oak Academy**King’s Oak Academy is situated in the heart of the South Gloucestershire community and is within easy commuting distance of Bristol and Bath. The academy has been part of the Cabot Learning Federation since 2011 and benefits from being part of a mature, successful MAT (Cabot Learning Federation) which offers access to excellent professional services and opportunities to work in collaboration with experienced professionals across the Trust.As an all-through school, King's Oak is in a privileged position to educate children for aged 4-16 and support their respective families in the local community. The academy staff structure and estates are divided into three phases (Lower School = Reception - Year 4, Middle School = Year 5-8, Upper School = Year 9 - 11). This structure ensures that learning is high quality and bespoke for each child, long term relationships are fostered with families and King's Oak employees benefit from the unique CPD and leadership opportunities that are available to them as a result of working in an all-through community school.**Why work at CLF?**We are a diverse and inclusive community of 37 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters. Over 71% of the pupils who attend Minerva Primary Academy are from global majority groups, so we particularly encourage applicants from those groups in order to represent the pupils we serve, as well as wider underrepresented groups including gender, transgender, age disability, sexual orientation or religion.We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.**What we can offer you:*** Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).* Generous annual leave.* A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.* Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.* Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.* A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.* Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more!**Recruitment timeline:**Closing date: 4 October 2026Shortlisting: 5 October 2026Interview date: 14 October 2026We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.**Skilled Worker visas cannot be sponsored through this role.****We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.***As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.*