Lunchtime Supervisor

GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust); Sutton Green; On-site; GBP 3,700 - 7,700; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries and pay progresss

Professional development opportunities

Training grants for qualifications

Generous pension schemes

Discount on GDST fees for children

Job summary

Sutton High Prep School, part of the GDST family, is seeking a friendly and reliable Lunchtime Supervisor for term-time, part-time hours. The role involves overseeing pupils in the dining room, playground and classroom, assisting with lunch service and tidying the dining area.

The position is permanent with pay in the £3,680–£7,721 per annum pro rata range (£29,217 FTE). Start date ASAP; closing date 9 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Friendly and reliable individual
• Experience working with young children preferred
• Able to supervise pupils in various areas during lunch and break times

Responsibilities

• supervise pupils in the dining room, playground and classroom when required
• assist with the service of lunch
• supervise the clearing of tables

Skills

Friendly personality

Reliable

Experience with children

Job description

Employer: Sutton High School - GDST. Location: Sutton, Surrey. Contract Type: Permanent. Hours: Part Time, Term Time. Salary: £3,680 - £7,721 (per annum pro rata £29,217 FTE). Posted: 27th October 2026. Start Date: As Soon As Possible. Expires: 9th November 2026 11:59 PM. Job ID: 1581514.

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Job ID: 1581514

Lunchtime Supervisor

Hours: Part-time (6-12 hours per week, term-time only)

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £3,680 - £7,721 per annum, pro rata (£29,217 FTE)

Required from: ASAP

We are seeking to appoint a friendly and reliable individual to provide lunchtime supervision at Sutton High Prep School.

Your principal duties will be to supervise pupils in the school dining room, playground and classroom when required, assist with the service of lunch, and supervise the clearing of tables.

If you are able to work well as part of a team, have experience of and enjoy working with young children, we would love to hear from you.

About Sutton High Prep School

Sutton High Prep School is part of Sutton High School, an academically selective independent day school for girls with an age range of 3 to 18 years. We are situated on a green and leafy site in central Sutton, close to excellent public transport links and major roads. Both Senior and Prep Schools are among the top schools in the country.

Sutton High School is characterised by a warm, happy and integrated community, where girls support each other to aspire and achieve.

Why work at Sutton High Prep School?

The School is a member of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) and the Girls’ Schools Association (GSA). Membership of the GDST, the largest group of independent girls’ schools in the UK, gives us unrivalled opportunities for training and sharing of good practice.

Employee Benefits Include

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

Closing date: 9 November 2026.

Interviews TBC.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.

Safeguarding Statement

The Girls’ Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.