Lunchtime Supervisor

St John Fisher Catholic High School; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

St John Fisher Catholic High School in Peterborough is seeking a Lunchtime Supervisor to join our caring community. The role covers the midday period, supervising students in designated areas and helping maintain a safe, respectful environment during lunch.

The position is term-time only, 50 minutes daily from 1:10pm to 2:00pm, scale 4 (£26,016 FTE). We welcome reliable, punctual staff who can work with students and staff to promote positive behaviour.

Qualifications

• Be reliable, enthusiastic and caring Lunchtime Supervisor.
• Enjoy working with young people and build positive professional relationships.
• Promote high standards of behaviour and safety during lunch periods.
• Be vigilant and calm when handling incidents.

Responsibilities

• Supervising students during lunchtime in designated areas.
• Promoting positive behaviour and ensuring students follow school routines.
• Monitoring dining areas, corridors, playgrounds and communal spaces.
• Responding to minor incidents and reporting concerns to relevant staff.
• Assisting with safeguarding, health and safety and emergency procedures where required.
• Encouraging respectful treatment of others and school facilities.
• Working with staff to maintain a calm and orderly environment.

Job description

Lunchtime Supervisor

Scale 4 (£26,016 FTE)

Required - As soon as possible

50 Minutes a day, 1.10pm - 2.00pm

Term Time Only

St John Fisher Catholic High School is a successful and oversubscribed Catholic secondary school serving the Peterborough community. We are committed to providing an outstanding education within a caring, supportive and faith-centred environment where every student is encouraged to achieve their full potential.

We are seeking to appoint a reliable, enthusiastic and caring Lunchtime Supervisor to join our team and help provide a safe, positive and enjoyable lunchtime experience for our students.

This is an important role within the school, supporting students during the lunch period and helping to maintain high standards of behaviour, welfare and safety across the school site.

The Successful Candidate Will:

Enjoy working with young people and be able to build positive professional relationships with students.

Be able to promote high standards of behaviour and encourage respectful interactions.

Be vigilant, approachable and committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all students.

Remain calm and professional when dealing with incidents or challenging situations.

Work effectively as part of a wider staff team.

Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Be reliable, punctual and able to use their own initiative.

Support and promote the Catholic ethos and values of the school.

The Role Will Include:

Supervising students during the lunchtime period in designated areas around the school site.

Promoting positive behaviour and ensuring students follow school expectations and routines.

Supporting student welfare and helping to ensure a safe and inclusive environment.

Monitoring dining areas, corridors, playgrounds and communal spaces.

Responding appropriately to minor incidents and reporting any concerns to relevant staff.

Assisting with safeguarding, health and safety and emergency procedures where required.

Encouraging students to treat each other, staff and school facilities with respect.

Working collaboratively with teaching and support staff to maintain a calm and orderly environment.

We Offer:

A welcoming and supportive Catholic school community.

Friendly and dedicated colleagues.

Training and ongoing support.

A rewarding opportunity to work with young people and make a positive difference to their school experience.

A strong commitment to staff wellbeing.

Access to development opportunities through the St John the Baptist Catholic Multi Academy Trust.

This role would suit individuals seeking part-time work during school hours, including parents, carers, retirees, individuals looking to return to work, or those interested in supporting young people within an educational setting.

Closing Date: Wednesday 25 November 2026, 12.00noon

Interviews: Week Commencing 30 November 2026

St John Fisher Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all other safer recruitment checks.