Lunchtime Supervisor

Eteach International; Tewkesbury; Hybrid; GBP 2,900 - 3,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Generous annual leave

Wellbeing support

Health benefits

Cycle to work

On-site parking

Job summary

Queen Margaret Primary Academy in Tewkesbury invites applications for a Lunchtime Supervisor. The role focuses on supporting pupils at lunch breaks, promoting safe and well-behaved play, and helping create a positive dining and play environment.

Ideal candidates are friendly, reliable, and proactive with strong relationship-building and listening skills. Please note the role is a fixed-term, part-time position during term time, starting November 2026.

Qualifications

• You will have strong relationship-building skills and be able to proactively engage with students and staff.
• Demonstrates empathy and active listening in interactions with pupils.
• Ability to handle inappropriate behaviour calmly following school guidance.
• Patience and calmness under pressure; act as a positive role model.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils during lunch breaks to promote safe and positive behaviour.
• Encourage healthy eating and ensure the playground is a secure space for all.
• Collaborate with staff to maintain a friendly and orderly environment during lunchtimes.

Skills

Relationship-building

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Active listening

Patience under pressure

Job description

# Lunchtime SupervisorEmployer: Queen Margaret Primary AcademyLocation: Tewkesbury, GloucestershireContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Part TimeContract Length: FTC Until 31/08/2027Salary: £2,932 - £2,982Posted: 16th September 2026Expires: 28th September 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: 9th November 2026Job ID: 1574396Job Reference: 43932* Share :* Print**Job Title:** Lunchtime Supervisor**Actual Annual Salary**: £2,932 - £2,982 (£13.45 - £13.68 per hour) Based on hours and weeks worked.**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 August 2027, Part Time, Term time only.**Hours**: 5 hours per week**Additional role info**: Monday to Friday**Provisional Start Date**: November 2026 (Subject to completion of pre-employment checks)**Are you passionate about creating a safe, positive, and enjoyable environment for children?**We are looking for a friendly, reliable, and proactive Lunchtime Supervisor to join our dedicated team. This vital role involves supporting pupils during the lunch break, promoting good behaviour, encouraging healthy eating, and ensuring the playground is a fun and secure space for all.Whether you're looking to make a difference in your local community or gain experience working in a school setting, we’d love to hear from you!**About you:**You will have:* 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.Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.**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. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.**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: 28 September 2026 @ 11.59pmShortlisting Date: 29 September 2026Interviews: 5 October 2026We 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.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.***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.*