Lunchtime Supervisor

Court Lane Infant Academy; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two-week October half-term

Job summary

Court Lane Infant Academy, part of The University of Chichester Academy Trust, is seeking a Lunchtime Supervisor to supervise pupils during lunch, keep dining areas clean and safe, and help pupils return to class on time.

You will also lead playground games, engage children in activity, and model positive behaviour. DBS check and experience with children are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Resilient and hard-working with initiative.
• Able to work well in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during lunch, keeping the eating area clean and safe.
• Manage pupil behaviour at lunch and on the playground to the school's standards so pupils return to class on time.
• Engage with pupils on the playground.
• Lead games and activities that encourage active play and positive behaviour.

Skills

Experience with children

Interpersonal skills

Resilience

Teamwork

Initiative

Job description

Lunchtime Supervisor post at Court Lane Infant Academy, one of 17 academies run by The University of Chichester Academy Trust. The role centres on watching over infant pupils during their lunch, keeping the eating areas clean and safe, and shaping behaviour so children return to class on time. The supervisor also leads playground games and activities that get pupils moving and engaged. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the start date is 4 January 2027.

What the job involves

• Supervise pupils while they eat, keeping the eating area clean and safe
• Manage pupil behaviour at lunch and on the playground to the school's standards so pupils return to class on time
• Engage with pupils on the playground
• Lead games and activities that encourage active play and positive behaviour

What's required

Experience

• Experience of working with children

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate with a wide range of people, especially pupils
• Resilience and a hard-working approach
• Working on own initiative and as part of a cohesive team

Checks & eligibility

• Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Other relevant employment checks

What's offered

• Two-week October half-term, applied across all Trust schools