Lunchtime Supervisor

Court Lane Infant Academy; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Court Lane Infant Academy in Portsmouth is seeking a Lunchtime Supervisor to supervise pupils during lunch, maintain a clean and safe dining area, and ensure pupils are ready to return to class on time.

You will engage with pupils on the playground, lead simple activities to promote positive behaviour, and contribute to a supportive team with resilience and initiative.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children.
• Excellent interpersonal skills enabling communication with a wide range of people, especially the pupils.
• Resilient and hard working with the ability to work on your own initiative while understanding the need to work as part of a cohesive team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during lunch, ensuring a clean and safe environment.
• Monitor behaviour during eating and on the playground, promoting positive behaviour.
• Engage with pupils on the playground and lead activities to promote engagement.

Skills

Experience of working with children

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Job description

Located in the north of Portsmouth, Court Lane Infant School is proud of its caring ethos, encouraging and supporting children to be inspired, excel and work together. The academy is a positive and active place to work, and we believe that success here is built on strong relationships with everyone involved in the academy.

As a Lunchtime Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising pupils whilst eating, ensuring they are in a clean and safe environment. In addition, pupil behaviour whilst eating and playing should be in line with the standards expected of the school, so that pupils are ready to return to class on time. You will be expected to engage with pupils on the playground and lead activities or games in which they can actively engage and promote positive behaviour.

With experience of working with children, you will have excellent interpersonal skills that enable you to communicate with a wide range of people especially the pupils. You will be resilient and hard working with the ability to work on your own initiative while understanding the need to work as part of a cohesive team.

The University of Chichester Academy Trust

You will be part of The University of Chichester Academy Trust, which is uniquely positioned to make a difference in the local educational landscape. The Trust currently encompasses 17 academies, 2 Inclusion centres, and a School-Centred Initial Teacher Training base, all based in Hampshire, Portsmouth, and West Sussex. While we share a common vision and values, each academy has its own identity that contributes to its local community. The Trust is committed to valuing the uniqueness of each school.

Two-Week October Half Term

We have introduced a two-week October half-term across all our schools. This initiative is already making a positive impact, giving staff and pupils a valuable break during the long autumn term, reducing absence through illness, and supporting overall well-being. It also brings greater consistency across our Trust, creating a more connected and efficient way of working. It’s just one example of how we prioritise our people and create a working environment where everyone can thrive.

Diversity and Inclusion

At the University of Chichester Academy Trust, we believe that diversity drives creativity, innovation, and excellence. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity, fostering an inclusive culture, and creating a community where everyone feels they belong. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who are underrepresented within our workforce, including those from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled individuals, LGBTQI+ individuals, and women—especially for senior leadership roles.

Safeguarding Commitment

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment and selection practices will reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks, along with other relevant employment checks.

Application Process

For any questions about the application process, please get in touch with Karen Bishop, at [e-mail]