Lunchtime Supervisor

The Woodlands Community Primary School; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Woodlands Community Primary School in Tamworth is seeking a dedicated Lunchtime Supervisor to join our team. You will supervise pupils aged 4-11 during lunch, ensuring their safety and welfare while promoting a positive dining experience.

This permanent, term-time role is 6 hours per week with salary scale Points 2-3 (£24,413–£24,796 FTE) and pro-rata actual pay. Start date is 2nd November 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills with children and colleagues.
• Strong organisational skills to manage lunchtime procedures.
• Ability to work as part of a team to ensure a safe, enjoyable lunchtime.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the hall and playground during lunchtimes to ensure safety and welfare of pupils.
• Set up and clear away tables and chairs at the start and end of lunchtimes.
• Engage children in play and promote a positive dining experience.
• Ensure smooth transitions between hall and playground and maintain order.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Approachability

Job description

The Woodlands Community Primary School

The Woodlands Community Primary School

Canning Road

Glascote

Tamworth

B77 3JX

Lunchtime Supervisor

To start: 2nd November 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter

Grade 2, 6 hours per week, Permanent and Term Time only.

Salary Points 2-3 £24413 - £24796 FTE

Actual Salary (£3435 - £3489 per annum, pro rata)

The Woodlands Community Primary School Tamworth is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic, kind and caring Lunchtime Supervisor to join our hard-working team. You will be working with children ranging from 4-11 years of age and will be responsible for their effective supervision, to ensure their safety and welfare. You will be part of a team that works together to ensure that all children experience a happy, enjoyable and safe lunchtime.

We are looking for a proactive, approachable and supportive member of the team, who will actively engage the children in their play and in sharing a positive dining experience. You will be required to supervise the children in the hall and the playground and ensure smooth transitions between the two, as well as setting up / clearing away the hall tables and chairs as a team.

Community Academies Trust is a successful, forward thinking organisation which maintains high expectations of staff and students.

The successful candidate will have high expectations, will share our values and ethos and demonstrate a commitment to maintaining our high standards of behaviour. We are seeking passionate and driven individuals with good communication and organisational skills and a desire to make a difference to the lives of our pupils and their communities.

Community Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks, online checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from Community Academies Trust vision and values.

The role is covered by part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Community Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment.

Community Academies Trust Company Registration No. 0747273-6

Closing Date: 16th October 2026 - 9am

Shortlisting: 16th October 2026

Interviews will take place on: 19th October 2026

Start Date: 2nd November 2026

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