Lunchtime Supervisor

St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool is seeking a Lunchtime Supervisor to ensure a safe and enjoyable lunchtime for pupils. You will supervise in dining and play areas, encourage healthy eating, and support positive social interactions among students.

The role requires caring, observant, and confident individuals who can manage routines during a busy school day while following safeguarding procedures to report concerns as needed.

Qualifications

• Caring and patient attitude when working with children.
• Observant to ensure safe play and orderly queues.
• Confident to manage group activities and conflicts calmly.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during lunch in dining hall and play areas.
• Encourage positive behaviour and healthy eating.
• Assist younger children with meals and queue management.
• Resolve minor disputes and promote social interaction.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns to staff.

Skills

Caring

Observant

Confident with children

Job description

St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool is looking to appoint a Lunchtime Supervisor. As a Lunchtime Supervisor, you will play a key role in ensuring that pupils have a safe, enjoyable, and well-managed break during the school day. This role is ideal for someone who is caring, observant, and confident in working with children in a busy school environment.

You will be responsible for supervising pupils during the lunch period - both in the dining hall and in outdoor or indoor play areas - encouraging positive behaviour, promoting healthy eating, and supporting social interaction. Your duties may include helping younger children with meals, managing queues, resolving minor disputes, and ensuring that all pupils are safe and engaged during their break.

Working as part of a wider pastoral and support team, you’ll help create a calm and inclusive atmosphere where pupils feel supported and respected. You’ll also be expected to follow safeguarding procedures and report any concerns to the appropriate staff.

This is a rewarding role that offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to pupils’ wellbeing and daily school experience.