Lunchtime Supervisor

Bishop Aldhelm's; Poole; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Bishop Aldhelm’s CE Primary School in Poole is seeking a patient, caring supervisor to oversee children from Pre-school to Year 6 in the dining hall and, when needed, on the playground. The post holder will undertake Food Hygiene and safeguarding training, and join a dedicated team committed to nurturing every child within a Christian tradition of service.

As part of the school community you will support positive behaviour, promote safety, and contribute to a welcoming, constructive lunchtime

Qualifications

• Willing to undertake Food Hygiene and safeguarding training.
• Ability to supervise and care for children across ages Pre-school to Year 6.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children from Pre-school to Year 6 in dining hall and outdoors.
• Support safeguarding and food hygiene practices.

Skills

Patience

Child-focused

Friendly

Discipline

Reliability

Gentle authority

Behaviour management

Teamwork

Job description

Closing date for applications: 11 November 2026, 12.00pm

Interview Date: 13 November 2026

The successful post holder will supervise children from Pre-school to Year 6, both inside the dining hall and, when needed, outside at play.

The post holder will be required to undertake Food Hygiene and safeguarding training.

We are seeking a professional individual who:

• Is patient, calm, and approachable
• Is caring and has a child-focused attitude
• Is friendly and has an encouraging manner
• Is fair and consistent when dealing with children
• Is reliable and punctual
• Is confident yet gentle with a gently authority
• Has the ability to manage behaviour positively and appropriately
• Is able to work independently and as part of a team

Other Information

Bishop Aldhelm’s CE Primary School is a large successful primary and nursery school in the Branksome area of Poole; founded upon a Christian tradition of faithful service to the local community.

We aim to be an outstanding, forward thinking, and innovative school. Prospectus | Bishop Aldhelm's CE Primary School and Pre School At Bishop Aldhelm's our vision is ‘Loved By God; United in Learning. ' Loved by God reflects our theological underpinning and is the foundation of our Bishop Aldhelm's values of love, courage, unity and inspiration. United in Learning reflects our educational underpinning.
As a staff team, we work towards 5 pillars that enhance our professional culture: effective communication, culture of challenge, everyone's a learner, collective responsibility, psychological safety. By focusing on these 5 pillars throughout our practice, we benefit the learning and experiences for all at Bishop Aldhelm's. We are passionate and determined to make the learning opportunities which we provide deep, fun, memorable and meaningful. Happy learners are successful learners - learning at Bishop Aldhelm’s is an adventure without horizons. We have a very focused creative curriculum which is varied, vibrant and exciting, aimed to achieve high standards. You will be joining a dedicated team that is passionate about making a difference and committed to nurturing the whole child. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to shape learning experiences that are creative, inclusive, and meaningful.