Lunchtime Supervisor

eTeach UK Limited; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Generous annual leave

Wellbeing support

Health benefits

Family leave options

On-site parking

Job summary

Queen Margaret Academy in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire is seeking a Lunchtime Supervisor to support students during lunch break. This fixed-term, part-time role runs term-time only, 5 hours per week, with a provisional start date of 5 January 2027.

The post is graded with an actual annual salary of £2,932–£2,982 (£13.45–£13.68 per hour) and a full-time equivalent salary of £25,949–£26,392. Shortlisting and interviews will follow the recruitment timeline.

Qualifications

• Good relationship-building skills and ability to engage with students and staff.
• Strong interpersonal skills with empathy and active listening.
• Ability to address inappropriate behaviour calmly following academy guidance.
• Patient, calm and a positive role model for students.

Skills

Relationship building

Interpersonal skills

Empathy & listening

Patience under pressure

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Lunchtime Supervisor Actual Annual Salary: £2,932 - £2,982 (£13.45 - £13.68 per hour)

Full Time Equivalent Salary: £25,949 - £26,392 (Grade Aii) Based on full time hours, all year round.

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until 31/08/2027, Part Time, Term time only.

Hours: 5 hours per week

Additional role info: Monday to Friday

Provisional Start Date: 5 January 2027

About you

• good relationship-building skills and able to proactively engage with students and other staff members.
• strong interpersonal skills, in particular demonstrates empathy and active listening.
• the ability to deal with inappropriate behaviour in a calm and non-judgemental way, following academy guidance.
• patience, be calm and be able to work under pressure positive values and attitudes in order to be a role model to our students.

About Queen Margaret Academy

Queen Margaret Academy is a nurturing, single-form entry primary school located in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. We aim to provide an ethos where positive attitudes and values are fostered, where children can feel confident and secure, where independence, self-discipline and respect for others can develop alongside a balanced range of learning opportunities for all children. Our values-based school cultivates curiosity and creativity through an inspiring and aspirational curriculum where learning is at the heart of all that we do. Our children are empowered to become resilient, responsible and confident in a safe and supportive environment. Everyone is challenged and championed to thrive and achieve as individuals, helping them to find their place in the world.

Why work at CLF?

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 37 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others. We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms.

What we can offer you

• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Generous annual leave.
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.
• Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more!

Recruitment timeline

Closing Date: 6 November 2026 @ 11.59am Shortlisting Date: 9 November 2026 Interviews: 13 November 2026

Visit the Academy

We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.

Application process

As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form. Please note we cannot offer sponsorship with this role. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.

Disability Confidence

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.