Lunchtime Supervisor

Oakwood Primary Academy; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff wraparound care

Job summary

Discovery Multi Academy Trust in Plymouth invites applications for a lunchtime supervisor role to support children during busy lunch periods. The post offers training and support suitable to the candidate’s experience, enabling success and a real difference for children facing high socio-economic challenges and high aspirations.

Successful applicants will benefit from free wraparound care for employee children and grandchildren, with an ongoing refurbishment programme creating an inspiring

Qualifications

• Safeguarding and welfare of children expected; enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks.

Job description

We are welcoming applications from colleagues with a dedication for supporting all children during busy lunchtime services.

Colleagues will benefit from training and support appropriate to their stage and experience to enable them to be successful. We are looking for skilled team players who are able to work at pace and with dedication. Successful applicants will be rewarded with an opportunity to make substantial differences to the lives of our children with high socio-economic challenges and high aspirations.

We have schools that are continuing their journeys towards excellence. Our local community and families deserve to be served by excellent staff who enjoy their work. We believe that our small Trust has the best combination of a family feel whilst still offering progression opportunities across a number of schools.

For the successful candidate, we currently offer free wraparound care for employee children and grandchildren in our schools and have implemented wellbeing weeks this year. Our refurbishment programme is underway which will lead to an inspiring environment for all staff and children.

For full details about the role, including responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the full job description attached to the advert.

Closing Date: 21 October 2026

Please note that we reserve the right to appoint to the post prior to the closing date.

Discovery Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check, online searches and other pre-employment checks.